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LJ08 FXS

2008 Piaggio MP3 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,386 mi
Last recorded33,386 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 FXS
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 33,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 29,989 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 25,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 25,232 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 39,545 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 39,545 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,362 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,485 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,673 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,875 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 25,853 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 25,804 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,470 miles

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

park brake pads appear low

Fail 31 Aug 2013 18,116 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

park brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Sep 2012 11,245 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 11,236 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 11,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,693 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

cannot fully check motorcycle due to plastic cover's / fairing

n/s/f wing mirror missing

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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LJ08 FXS is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ08 FXS, 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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What year was LJ08 FXS registered?

LJ08 FXS is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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