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LF16 GVU

2016 Piaggio MP3

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,240 mi
Last recorded10,240 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 GVU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 10,240 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 9,407 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 8,677 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 7,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 7,373 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 6,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 5,614 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 5,612 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 4,497 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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LF16 GVU is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LF16 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF16 GVU?

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What year was LF16 GVU registered?

LF16 GVU is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is LF16 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF16 GVU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF16 GVU have outstanding finance?

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