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LF05 BFL

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,491 mi
Last recorded55,491 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BFL
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,491 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 55,491 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 55,491 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Rear 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)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,138 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 46,849 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 33,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,603 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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LF05 BFL is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFL, 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 BFL registered?

LF05 BFL is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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