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HF53 EWC

2003 Piaggio X9 500

Grey Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,970 mi
Last recorded30,970 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X9 50015,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EWC
MakePiaggio
ModelX9 500
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 30,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 30,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front corrosion on fork stantions

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 30,552 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 30,328 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 29,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2020 29,806 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 29,125 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 27,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,883 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,711 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011
Fail 17 Aug 2011

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,927 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 13,812 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 5,993 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9 500?

Based on 1,084 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 41
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 14
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
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HF53 EWC is a 2003 Piaggio X9 500 in Grey with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio X9 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 15,456 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 X9 500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 EWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio X9 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF53 EWC is a 2003 Piaggio X9 500, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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