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LJ08 YHC

2008 Piaggio MP3 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,867 mi
Last recorded37,867 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 12517,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YHC
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 37,867 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 37,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 36,202 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 32,622 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,961 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 15,724 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 15,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 10,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 12,463 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011
Fail 31 Oct 2011 10,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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 YHC is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

LJ08 YHC is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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