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LJ08 VSP

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,719 mi
Last recorded30,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VSP
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 30,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 30,032 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 30,027 miles

Central Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn engine to frame swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,676 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 29,369 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD 1.69 mm in centre of tread (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,145 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 29,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 28,309 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 13,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 10,385 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 VSP is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 20,051 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VSP, 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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What year was LJ08 VSP registered?

LJ08 VSP is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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