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LF08 HCC

2008 Piaggio MP3 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,467 mi
Last recorded41,467 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 HCC
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,467 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 32,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 32,977 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,590 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 30,590 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 26,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,917 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 24,917 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,851 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 21,851 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 18,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 18,329 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 18,324 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 9,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 9,423 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 125?

Based on 2,233 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,372
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 100
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 40
suspension bush has excessive free play 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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LF08 HCC is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 17,666 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 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF08 HCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio MP3 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF08 HCC is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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