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LJ08 YLM

2008 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,124 mi
Last recorded15,124 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP318,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 YLM
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,124 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 15,124 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 15,108 miles

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 11,337 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3?

Based on 15,282 MOT tests across 2,699 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,126
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 66
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
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LJ08 YLM is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 18,860 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 YLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ08 YLM registered?

LJ08 YLM is a 2008 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 27 August 2008.

Is LJ08 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 YLM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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