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RX08 GDA

2008 Piaggio MP3

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,405 mi
Last recorded27,405 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP318,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX08 GDA
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2015 27,405 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 27,405 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,130 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,316 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 19,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 19,296 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Upper Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 9,126 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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RX08 GDA is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX08 GDA, 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 RX08 GDA registered?

RX08 GDA is a 2008 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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