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BG16 ZSX

2016 Piaggio MP3

White Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,572 mi
Last recorded25,572 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 ZSX
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 25,572 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 25,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,292 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with uneven wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm with uneven wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in centre steering pivot

Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,683 miles

fairings fitted obscuring some components

slight play at centre pivot bush between track rods

Pass 9 Mar 2020 28,083 miles

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 28,083 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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BG16 ZSX is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in White with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG16 ZSX, 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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BG16 ZSX is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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