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LX08 DLE

2008 Piaggio MP3 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,836 mi
Last recorded26,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 DLE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 26,836 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 26,832 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,992 miles

Offside Front mudguard rubbing on wheel

Suspension stability lock lamp flashing

Fail 16 Mar 2021 21,791 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 16,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 12,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 7,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,778 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 11,769 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 10,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 8,497 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 5,703 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 5,703 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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LX08 DLE is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX08 DLE, 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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LX08 DLE is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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