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LJ08 HYY

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,943 mi
Last recorded39,943 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HYY
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 39,943 miles

Front slight oil leak from front suspension unit

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 39,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,612 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 39,612 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 39,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 39,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 38,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 37,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,367 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 35,529 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,042 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 250?

Based on 2,340 MOT tests across 267 vehicles.

85.5%
Pass Rate
1,384
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
suspension bush has excessive free play 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 17
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LJ08 HYY is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 20,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio MP3 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 HYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio MP3 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 HYY is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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