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BU08 EVV

2008 Piaggio MP3 400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,572 mi
Last recorded22,572 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 40017,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 EVV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 22,572 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2025 22,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 22,534 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 22,499 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 22,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2021 20,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 20,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 18,556 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 18,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 17,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 17,676 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 16,708 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 13,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,637 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 10,382 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 6,297 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 3,492 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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BU08 EVV is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BU08 EVV, 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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What year was BU08 EVV registered?

BU08 EVV is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is BU08 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 EVV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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