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LJ65 ZBL

2015 Piaggio MP3

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,234 mi
Last recorded18,234 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio MP312,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ65 ZBL
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 18,234 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 18,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 17,021 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 15,846 miles

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 15,846 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 13,138 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 10,804 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 10,804 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ENG OIL LEAKING

Pass 22 Sep 2020 8,532 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 8,532 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 6,965 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 6,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 4,715 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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LJ65 ZBL is a 2015 Piaggio MP3 in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 12,068 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 LJ65 ZBL, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ65 ZBL registered?

LJ65 ZBL is a 2015 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 6 October 2015.

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