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NK53 LBZ

2003 Piaggio X9

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,171 mi
Last recorded92,171 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X912,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 LBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 92,171 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 92,171 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,135 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 92,135 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,983 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 21,983 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 20,621 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,320 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 19,318 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 17,547 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 17,545 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,946 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 15,946 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 14,558 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 13,473 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 13,473 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12,465 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,116 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 10,116 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9?

Based on 26,401 MOT tests across 3,111 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
993
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 863
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 393
suspension bush has excessive free play 316
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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NK53 LBZ is a 2003 Piaggio X9 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio X9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 12,198 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 X9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 LBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio X9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK53 LBZ is a 2003 Piaggio X9, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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