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LJ07 JCU

2007 Piaggio MP3 125

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,350 mi
Last recorded29,350 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Piaggio MP3 12516,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 JCU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 29,341 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 24,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 21,735 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,052 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 16,773 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 16,773 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 16,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 16,309 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 15,003 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2017 13,261 miles

Hand Brake pads are worn thin.

Handbrake is binding

Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2016 11,836 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 11,836 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 29 May 2015 10,448 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 7,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 6,643 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 6,643 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 4,129 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 4,129 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nail in Nearside Front Tyre

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 125?

Based on 2,233 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,372
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 100
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 40
suspension bush has excessive free play 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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LJ07 JCU is a 2007 Piaggio MP3 125 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio MP3 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 16,500 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 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ07 JCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio MP3 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ07 JCU is a 2007 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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