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KE55 GUC

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,320 mi
Last recorded38,320 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 GUC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 38,320 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,354 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 31,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 20,089 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush 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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KE55 GUC is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KE55 GUC, 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 KE55 GUC registered?

KE55 GUC is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is KE55 GUC safe to buy?

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