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WA08 BZE

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

17,526 mi
Last recorded17,526 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 BZE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 17,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 27,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 27,682 miles

Brake cable damaged brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working brake light not working on front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads only just in limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 27,085 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,411 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 20,364 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 12,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 11,519 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 11,230 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 10,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 8,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 7,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 2,735 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 2,520 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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WA08 BZE is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 WA08 BZE, 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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WA08 BZE is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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