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LJ05 UPM

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,122 mi
Last recorded28,122 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 UPM
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,122 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 27,947 miles

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Main stand sticks down

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,328 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 21,977 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,180 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 15,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,514 miles

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

slight play in engine mounts.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 11,514 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

slight play in engine mounts.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,833 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 6,813 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 2,854 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 1,425 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 1,287 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 UPM is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

LJ05 UPM is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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