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FX06 HFB

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,525 mi
Last recorded41,525 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 HFB
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 41,525 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 41,517 miles

Rear Road spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,138 miles

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 39,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 39,105 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,029 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering main body panel (2.1.2e)

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

Slight binding front brake

Fail 3 Jun 2016 32,027 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering main body panel (2.1.2e)

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

Slight binding front brake

Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,524 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 26,891 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 26,855 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,948 miles

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

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Jan 2011 16,450 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 9,602 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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FX06 HFB 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 61.5%.

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 FX06 HFB, 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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FX06 HFB is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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