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BX56 WFD

2006 Piaggio X8

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,721 mi
Last recorded13,721 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 WFD
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 13,721 miles

stand bolt not correct but is secure

Pass 14 Oct 2023 11,048 miles

Exhaust slightly loose One bolt missing from bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 25,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 23,329 miles

front mudguard missing

Pass 15 Sep 2020 21,868 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,582 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 19,582 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 12,221 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,629 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,856 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8?

Based on 11,009 MOT tests across 1,337 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
2,086
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 475
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 267
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 198
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
suspension bush has excessive free play 135
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BX56 WFD is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 20,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio X8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX56 WFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX56 WFD registered?

BX56 WFD is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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