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LJ08 VKH

2008 Piaggio MP3 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,972 mi
Last recorded48,972 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VKH
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 48,972 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 45,600 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

warning light on dash for stabiliser

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,773 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 34,767 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 33,473 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 30,855 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 27,785 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 27,785 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 24,975 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,451 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LJ08 VKH is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

LJ08 VKH is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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