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LJ05 VMA

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,270 mi
Last recorded26,270 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 VMA
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 26,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 26,133 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 22,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 8,392 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 3,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 3,478 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,098 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 2,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 2,259 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 1,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 1,502 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 VMA is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

LJ05 VMA is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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