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LJ18 YBB

2018 Piaggio MP3

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,350 mi
Last recorded27,350 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio MP39,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 YBB
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 27,350 miles

Service light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2024 23,167 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))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 23,167 miles

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

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 7 Nov 2023 11,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 9,101 miles

Steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 4 Nov 2022 9,101 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam indicator permanent on

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 19 Oct 2021 3,376 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 3,005 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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LJ18 YBB is a 2018 Piaggio MP3 in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ18 YBB, 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 LJ18 YBB registered?

LJ18 YBB is a 2018 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 9 April 2018.

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