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KX06 VKS

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,183 mi
Last recorded21,183 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 VKS
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,183 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 21,183 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 19,783 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess worn , slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 19,783 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess worn , slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 13,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 13,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 103,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 9,934 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 9,901 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,587 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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KX06 VKS is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KX06 VKS, 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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KX06 VKS is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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