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X971 VUF

2000 Piaggio X9 250

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

29,224 mi
Last recorded29,224 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Piaggio X9 25015,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 VUF
MakePiaggio
ModelX9 250
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 29,151 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 22,440 miles

Engine noisy

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

Front wheel spindle lock bolt secure but housing cracking.

Nearside Front Brake caliper and hydraulics removed from bike?

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 22,440 miles

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

Engine noisy

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

Front wheel spindle lock bolt secure but housing cracking.

Nearside Front Brake caliper and hydraulics removed from bike?

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 17,871 miles

bottom yokes rusty

front forks slighty pitted

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

slight misting on front forks

Fail 30 Sep 2016 17,870 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s rear tyre incorrectly fitted (4.1.2e)

bottom yokes rusty

front forks slighty pitted

rear springs rusty

rear suspension rusty

slight misting on front forks

Pass 3 Oct 2015 4,978 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 4,977 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light number plate light not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear no rear reflector (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not face the rear o/s rear position lamp very dim (1.1.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,785 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 15,581 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,998 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

cracking between tread and sidewalls on front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,088 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 15,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 99,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,105 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9 250?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,167
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
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X971 VUF is a 2000 Piaggio X9 250 in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio X9 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 15,706 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 250 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X971 VUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio X9 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X971 VUF registered?

X971 VUF is a 2000 Piaggio X9 250, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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