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GN05 BYB

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,755 mi
Last recorded11,755 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 BYB
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2011 11,755 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 11,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 7,764 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 7,764 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 2,846 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 2,846 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 37,038 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,038 miles

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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

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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GN05 BYB is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 19,462 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 GN05 BYB, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN05 BYB registered?

GN05 BYB is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GN05 BYB safe to buy?

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