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LF06 VFT

2006 Piaggio X8

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,755 mi
Last recorded46,755 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 VFT
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,755 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Screen deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2024 46,755 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Screen deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2020 46,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 46,750 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Speedometer cable not secured to front mudguard

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Upper exhaust mounting bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Slight free play in engine mounts

Fail 14 Jun 2019 46,750 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Speedometer cable not secured to front mudguard

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Upper exhaust mounting bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Slight free play in engine mounts

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 42,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,266 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 34,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,203 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 20,088 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,839 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,263 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,813 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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LF06 VFT is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LF06 VFT, 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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LF06 VFT is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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