MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,665 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
slight play in rear wheel bearing
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
slight play in rear wheel bearing
Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio X8?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LF05 ARU is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LF05 ARU, 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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LF05 ARU is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 12 August 2005.
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