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LJ05 WOB

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,417 mi
Last recorded12,417 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WOB
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 12,417 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 12,417 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 12,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 12,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 12,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 12,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 11,682 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 11,682 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 8,822 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 8,822 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 6,341 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 6,341 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2015 4,528 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 4,528 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 1,635 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 1,635 miles

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

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 WOB is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

LJ05 WOB is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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