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LB12 HVE

2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,976 mi
Last recorded2,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt14,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 HVE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 300 Yourban Lt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 2,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2026 2,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 2,960 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 2,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 2,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 2,947 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel FOOT CONTROL (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 2,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 2,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 2,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 2,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 2,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 2,846 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 2,592 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 2,592 miles

Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 2,314 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 1,924 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 1,601 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 1,601 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt?

Based on 3,353 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,335
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
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LB12 HVE is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 14,180 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 300 Yourban Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 HVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB12 HVE is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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