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LF05 ARU

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 ARU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,665 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,431 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,867 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 41,867 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,537 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,537 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2013 29,226 miles

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jul 2013 29,226 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,090 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,572 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 21,548 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 19,996 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 14,910 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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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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What year was LF05 ARU registered?

LF05 ARU is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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