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FJ06 BBU

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,467 mi
Last recorded22,467 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 BBU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 22,467 miles

Centre stand deteriorated

Fairing damaged but servicable.

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,898 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 20,894 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 18,671 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,667 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 16,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,977 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 10,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,361 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 8,361 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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FJ06 BBU is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ06 BBU, 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 FJ06 BBU registered?

FJ06 BBU is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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