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LJ05 WXT

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,552 mi
Last recorded84,552 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 WXT
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 84,552 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

front stanchion worn and damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,083 miles

left rear position lamp not working,number plate lamp missing.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 77,083 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

left hand tail light out/rear number plate illumination lamp missing

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,708 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 64,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,637 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 41,637 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

engine mounts have excessive movement

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,402 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 28,402 miles

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

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

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 WXT is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

LJ05 WXT is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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