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LJ56 NHC

2006 Piaggio X8

Grey Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,647 mi
Last recorded10,647 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 NHC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,647 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 10,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,320 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,320 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 80,816 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,964 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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LJ56 NHC is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Grey with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 20,211 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 LJ56 NHC, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ56 NHC registered?

LJ56 NHC is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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