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DX56 GKA

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,199 mi
Last recorded43,199 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 GKA
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,124 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and close to limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,081 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 39,081 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play engine bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Jan 2015 30,031 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 21,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,931 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,750 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,750 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,430 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 13,420 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2010 11,837 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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DX56 GKA is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX56 GKA, 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 DX56 GKA registered?

DX56 GKA is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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