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LJ05 EWR

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,033 mi
Last recorded43,033 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EWR
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,322 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,210 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 31,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,833 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 17,625 miles

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

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

engine mountings worn

Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,543 miles

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

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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LJ05 EWR is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ05 EWR, 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 LJ05 EWR registered?

LJ05 EWR is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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