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YJ08 OVC

2008 Piaggio MP3 400

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,585 mi
Last recorded26,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 40017,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 OVC
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 26,585 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 26,055 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 25,550 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 25,018 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 24,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 24,081 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 23,022 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,209 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 20,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 19,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 19,144 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 17,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 15,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,824 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 8,810 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 5,272 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 2,426 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 400?

Based on 1,080 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,643
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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YJ08 OVC is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio MP3 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 OVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio MP3 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ08 OVC is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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