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YX08 AFE

2008 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,437 mi
Last recorded74,437 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio MP318,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 AFE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,437 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 68,503 miles

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

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

Throttle cable requires lubrication

Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,980 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,582 miles

parking brake unservicable

Fail 15 Feb 2021 55,581 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,950 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 51,950 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

right tailamp not working

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the air valve pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,474 miles

hand brake cable starting to seize

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,844 miles

Rear no number plate light

hand break cable starting to seize

Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 19,924 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 27,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,914 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 23,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 15,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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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YX08 AFE is a 2008 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX08 AFE, 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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YX08 AFE is a 2008 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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