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BU07 CYL

2007 Piaggio MP3 250

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,915 mi
Last recorded57,915 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio MP3 25015,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 CYL
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 57,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 57,915 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,229 miles

Front Mudguard stays corroded, nearside and offside

Front Road spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 49,365 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 45,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 40,585 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 40,585 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,200 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2020 23,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 22,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 22,629 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,509 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 22,054 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 21,745 miles

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

Air filter box loose

Front brake fluid reservoir low?

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 21,072 miles

Air filter box loose

Front brake fluid reservoir low?

Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,050 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,640 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,481 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2010 14,353 miles

Front 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)

Both front tyres have slight cracking in rubber.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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BU07 CYL is a 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio MP3 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 15,849 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 BU07 CYL, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio MP3 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU07 CYL is a 2007 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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