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LJ05 PKA

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 PKA
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 53,645 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Forks (2.3.1)

Offside Front position light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2017 53,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Forks (2.3.1)

Offside Front position light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,312 miles

Offside mirror damaged

pivot bush worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,821 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,959 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,959 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,378 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 19,918 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 19,918 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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LJ05 PKA is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver 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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

LJ05 PKA is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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