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LJ55 UKM

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,437 mi
Last recorded11,437 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UKM
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 11,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 10,657 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 9,912 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 9,912 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 9,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 8,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 7,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 7,631 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 7,627 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 7,627 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 7,570 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 7,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 7,550 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 7,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 7,468 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 7,468 miles

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 7,262 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,134 miles

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 25 Feb 2011 7,090 miles

front tyre has uneven wear

Fail 25 Feb 2011 7,090 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 25 Mar 2010 6,979 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 6,642 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8 Premium?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,624
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
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LJ55 UKM is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 25,773 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 Premium fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 UKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 Premium typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 Premium is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ55 UKM?

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What year was LJ55 UKM registered?

LJ55 UKM is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is LJ55 UKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 UKM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ55 UKM have outstanding finance?

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