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LJ57 UGU

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,280 mi
Last recorded47,280 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UGU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,382 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,266 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 42,258 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,704 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,117 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 23,837 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 23,837 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 19,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 15,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 9,795 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 4,820 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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LJ57 UGU is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ57 UGU, 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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LJ57 UGU is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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