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LJ05 SXT

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,383 mi
Last recorded23,383 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SXT
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 23,383 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 23,383 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged Both tyre valves split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 23,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 22,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,182 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,481 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 19,481 miles

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

air filter assy insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2012 18,129 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 18,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,103 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 16,103 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,759 miles

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

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

Front brake lever does not always make brake light work

Pass 3 Jun 2009 12,385 miles

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

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 SXT is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

LJ05 SXT is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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