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LJ05 SWY

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,953 mi
Last recorded32,953 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SWY
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 32,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 32,953 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 29,218 miles

exhaust bracket is cracked

Pass 29 May 2014 25,465 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,903 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 36,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 31,874 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 30 May 2012 31,874 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,042 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,005 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 19,005 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 13,675 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 SWY is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ05 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

LJ05 SWY is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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