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LK08 HRD

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,780 mi
Last recorded47,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 HRD
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 47,780 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 46,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 44,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 36,541 miles

Handbrake not working

Fail 20 Sep 2022 36,525 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both. Direction arrows wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Handbrake not working

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 21,004 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 31,120 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 18,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 16,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 21,944 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 21,944 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,584 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,670 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 9,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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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LK08 HRD is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LK08 HRD, 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 LK08 HRD registered?

LK08 HRD is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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