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NK08 JKV

2008 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

17,568 mi
Last recorded17,568 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP318,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 JKV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,568 miles

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

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 10 Jun 2015 25,411 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 25,411 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 21,948 miles

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

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 21,948 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,126 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 19,029 miles

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

Nearside Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 May 2012 9,555 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 9,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,850 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 11,373 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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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NK08 JKV is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NK08 JKV, 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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NK08 JKV is a 2008 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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