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YJ08 KNN

2008 Piaggio MP3 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,312 mi
Last recorded64,312 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP3 12517,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 KNN
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 64,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,885 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 63,420 miles

Front Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,304 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,940 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively steering track (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 56,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively steering track (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,707 miles

handbrake cable stiff

handbrake pads close to limit

no plate bulb does not illuminate

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,944 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 51,903 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,260 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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YJ08 KNN 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ08 KNN, 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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YJ08 KNN is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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