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LX58 BYK

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,914 mi
Last recorded27,914 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 BYK
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 27,914 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

brake pads cannot be seen to assess

Fail 2 May 2017 27,913 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

brake pads cannot be seen to assess

Fail 13 Dec 2016 27,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 12,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 11,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 7,362 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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LX58 BYK is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX58 BYK, 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 LX58 BYK registered?

LX58 BYK is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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