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AU16 VYW

2016 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,524 mi
Last recorded17,524 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VYW
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,524 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 16,737 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 14,905 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 12,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 7,671 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 7,671 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,333 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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AU16 VYW is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,316 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 AU16 VYW, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU16 VYW registered?

AU16 VYW is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 VYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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