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EU57 VYK

2008 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP318,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 VYK
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 56,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 56,332 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 34,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 55,244 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 54,308 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 53,399 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 32,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 29,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,768 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 44,281 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,159 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 21,159 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 18,690 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 16,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3?

Based on 15,282 MOT tests across 2,699 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
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EU57 VYK is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio MP3 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU57 VYK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EU57 VYK is a 2008 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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