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SN08 HHA

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,865 mi
Last recorded35,865 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 HHA
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 35,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 32,169 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,649 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,148 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 27,148 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired LED bulbs fitted and no light is being emitted enough to reach beam setter or road. (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres low pressure

Fail 28 Nov 2016 27,137 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired LED bulbs fitted and no light is being emitted enough to reach beam setter or road. (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres low pressure

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,768 miles

Offside Front shocker bolt broken in

Rear park brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,646 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 25,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 20,795 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 14,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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SN08 HHA is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN08 HHA, 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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SN08 HHA is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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