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LJ57 UHF

2008 Piaggio MP3 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

20,843 mi
Last recorded20,843 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 12517,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 UHF
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,843 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 20,843 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Both front and back (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 18,402 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 18,402 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,706 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 23,706 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,552 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 16,552 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,052 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 11,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,715 miles

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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LJ57 UHF is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LJ57 UHF, 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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LJ57 UHF is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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