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CU08 EAP

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

19,590 mi
Last recorded19,590 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 EAP
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 19,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Hand brake (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 19,221 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 18,706 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 18,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 17,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 17,088 miles

Steering head bearings slightly notchy when rotated with wheel raised

Pass 13 Sep 2018 16,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 15,500 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Both front shocker (2.3.3)

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

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,831 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

both rear shockers slight misting of fluid

Pass 10 Jul 2015 13,839 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

both front suspension pivot slight play

Pass 30 May 2014 11,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 9,531 miles

rear brake light only works on one lever cant see switch or wires

Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,658 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 4,340 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 4,340 miles

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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CU08 EAP is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Silver 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 CU08 EAP, 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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CU08 EAP is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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