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GN08 CEK

2008 Piaggio MP3 250

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,140 mi
Last recorded30,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 25020,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 CEK
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 250
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 30,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 28,923 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 28,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 28,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 27,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 25,056 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,718 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,016 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 15,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,423 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 13,423 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 12,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 10,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 4,134 miles

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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GN08 CEK is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250 in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GN08 CEK, 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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GN08 CEK is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 250, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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