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LJ59 AVU

2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt

Black Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

21,606 mi
Last recorded21,606 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt14,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 AVU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 400 Lt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 21,606 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 21,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin parking brake (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 27,285 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 20,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 17,552 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 16,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 16,942 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2015 12,715 miles

BELT LAMP ON

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 17 Oct 2014 10,045 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,392 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 1,384 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 400 Lt?

Based on 975 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
1,040
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Headlamp aim too low 8
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Registration plate lamp not working 5
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LJ59 AVU is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt in Black with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 14,590 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 400 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ59 AVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 400 Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio MP3 400 Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ59 AVU registered?

LJ59 AVU is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 400 Lt, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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