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LJ16 PCB

2016 Piaggio MP3

Silver Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,127 mi
Last recorded17,127 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 PCB
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 17,127 miles

Front Outer Both sides cardan ball joint tie rod has slight play

Pass 28 May 2025 14,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 18,057 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 18,057 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 14,849 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 20 Nov 2019 3,696 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 3,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 3,593 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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LJ16 PCB is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Silver 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 LJ16 PCB, 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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LJ16 PCB is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 25 August 2016.

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