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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Piaggio X8. Check any X8 by registration number below.

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81.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.0%

vs Piaggio Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Piaggio X8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Piaggio X8 has an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, which is 7.0 percentage points below the Piaggio brand average of 88.6%. This is a strong result, indicating that the X8 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Piaggio X8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Piaggio X8 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 179 vehicles

81.6%Good
Piaggio average: 88.6%
Mileage at 5yr

26k mi

Other Piaggio Models

Compare MOT reliability across Piaggio models.

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63.2% pass rate

Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

91.1% pass rate

Piaggio APE

86.5% pass rate

Piaggio Vespa S 50

85.3% pass rate

Piaggio Velofax

92.3% pass rate

Piaggio Mp3 300

96.3% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Piaggio X8

Piaggio X8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Piaggio X8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Piaggio X8?
The average MOT pass rate for the Piaggio X8 is 81.6% compared to the Piaggio average of 88.6%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Piaggio X8?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Piaggio X8 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.6%, the Piaggio X8 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Piaggio X8?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Piaggio X8?
Typical mileage for the Piaggio X8: 26,107 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used X8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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