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OU08 DHL

2008 Piaggio MP3

White Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,289 mi
Last recorded33,289 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP318,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DHL
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 33,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 33,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 32,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,860 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 16,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not working rear near side (1.1.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies stop light not working (1.3.1a)

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play slight notchty (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit generally low (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 12,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 8,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 4,825 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 4,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 2,526 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 1,733 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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OU08 DHL is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 in White with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU08 DHL, 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 OU08 DHL registered?

OU08 DHL is a 2008 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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