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LJ08 NBO

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,900 mi
Last recorded52,900 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 NBO
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 52,900 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component insecure and control of the motorcycle impaired (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 49,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 41,187 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,633 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,075 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 21,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 28,652 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 28,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

suspension lock up seems not to work, although switch & warning light does work

Pass 19 Jul 2013 28,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

suspension lock up seems not to work, although switch & warning light does work

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,317 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 NBO is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NBO, 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 NBO is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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