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LJ08 YGX

2008 Piaggio MP3 400

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,787 mi
Last recorded44,787 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 40017,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YGX
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 44,787 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 44,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,128 miles

Only 1 of 2 front side lights working.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,857 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 24,106 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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LJ08 YGX is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ08 YGX, 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.

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What year was LJ08 YGX registered?

LJ08 YGX is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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