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LJ56 WDU

2006 Piaggio MP3

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,372 mi
Last recorded30,372 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Piaggio MP317,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 WDU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,108 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 29,748 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 29,748 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 29,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,488 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,394 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2016 22,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside front body damage

Nearside rear lamp deteriorated, still showing correct colour

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 20,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2013 17,636 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 17,605 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,633 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 14,083 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 14,083 miles

Centre Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 6,915 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 6,912 miles

Nearside Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 6,897 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Dec 2009 5,014 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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LJ56 WDU is a 2006 Piaggio MP3 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 17,605 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 LJ56 WDU, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ56 WDU is a 2006 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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