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LF18 LYV

2018 Piaggio MP3

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,108 mi
Last recorded19,108 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio MP39,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 LYV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 19,108 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 18,848 miles

Central Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control of vehicle adversely affected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 15,723 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 15,602 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 10,713 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 10,713 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 7,893 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 7,893 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 6,202 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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LF18 LYV is a 2018 Piaggio MP3 in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 9,230 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 LF18 LYV, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LF18 LYV registered?

LF18 LYV is a 2018 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is LF18 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 LYV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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