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HX56 MUY

2006 Piaggio X8

Grey Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,110 mi
Last recorded42,110 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 MUY
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,110 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 42,110 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,978 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,782 miles

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

Rear Rear number plate slight crack

Fail 15 Mar 2023 35,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear number plate slight crack

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,294 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 33,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,502 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 32,502 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 31,114 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,098 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,079 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 31,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 31,051 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,031 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,515 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,112 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,411 miles

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

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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HX56 MUY is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Grey with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX56 MUY, 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 HX56 MUY registered?

HX56 MUY is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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