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LJ08 YKW

2008 Piaggio MP3 400

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,309 mi
Last recorded26,309 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 40017,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YKW
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 26,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 26,305 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working fronm o/s/f brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,760 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 36,760 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 31,651 miles

Front Both top steering mounts excessively greased and is dripping down on mud guard could get on tyre or brake disc

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Grease seeping from rear of bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 31,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 26,615 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,343 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 23,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 13,676 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 13,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 10,881 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 12,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 10,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,824 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 400?

Based on 1,080 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,643
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 12
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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LJ08 YKW is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 17,693 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 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 YKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio MP3 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 YKW is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 400, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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