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LJ05 WLF

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,309 mi
Last recorded61,309 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WLF
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 61,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 61,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,300 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,300 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 61,300 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2017 61,300 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both seals (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front and Rear (3.2.A1l)

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 25 May 2015 60,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,652 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

front pads will need changing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 26,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,429 miles

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

play in engine mount

Pass 13 Aug 2010 15,674 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 13,104 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 13,104 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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 WLF is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WLF, 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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LJ05 WLF is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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