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FJ08 CXS

2008 Piaggio MP3 400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,633 mi
Last recorded14,633 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 40017,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CXS
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 14,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 11,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 11,467 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 11,467 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 10,100 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 10,100 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 7,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 4,937 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 4,658 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 3,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,290 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 3,090 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 2,696 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 400?

Based on 1,080 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,643
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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FJ08 CXS is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,693 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 MP3 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 CXS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio MP3 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 CXS registered?

FJ08 CXS is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is FJ08 CXS safe to buy?

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