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LJ58 EYP

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,407 mi
Last recorded29,407 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EYP
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 29,407 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,328 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,114 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 18,083 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,030 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,411 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake operation

rear brake handlebar lever travel

Pass 23 Feb 2018 17,076 miles

parking brake slightly sticking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 16,812 miles

rear brake lever travel

slight wheel bearing play nearside front

Pass 5 Feb 2016 16,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,412 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,925 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 14,923 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension has an inadequate repair of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,257 miles

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 13,243 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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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LJ58 EYP is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 20,051 miles. This 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 LJ58 EYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ58 EYP registered?

LJ58 EYP is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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