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EU56 PGX

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

57,836 mi
Last recorded57,836 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 PGX
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 57,836 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 57,479 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 56,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,212 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 55,434 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,079 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 54,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 53,309 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 50,748 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting bothsides (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 44,379 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 44,379 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 37,594 miles

Centre Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 35,699 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,367 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 31,367 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

front tyre is low on pressure

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,634 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 26,634 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 22,734 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 18,759 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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EU56 PGX is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EU56 PGX, 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 EU56 PGX registered?

EU56 PGX is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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The MOT history for EU56 PGX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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