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EU06 VVT

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,637 mi
Last recorded34,637 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 VVT
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,637 miles

rear wheel makes a rotational noise

Fail 11 Aug 2020 33,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,732 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,569 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 24,258 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 21,888 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 20,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 19,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 16,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 15,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 15,578 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 12,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,577 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,525 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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EU06 VVT is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU06 VVT, 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 EU06 VVT registered?

EU06 VVT is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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