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WA56 AMU

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,607 mi
Last recorded24,607 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 AMU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 24,607 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 24,607 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 22,964 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 22,964 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,140 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 17,140 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,254 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 12,254 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,749 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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WA56 AMU is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WA56 AMU, 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 WA56 AMU registered?

WA56 AMU is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is WA56 AMU safe to buy?

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