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LM12 YYA

2012 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,160 mi
Last recorded34,160 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP311,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 YYA
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 34,160 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 30,705 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Hand brake brake pads on the metal (1.1.13 (a))

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Parts of the frame are rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 29,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Handbrake (1.1.13 (a))

Rear brake slightly sticking

Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,866 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 28,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,841 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 12 kgf deflection rear disc (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 16,648 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on hi beam (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 12 kgf deflection rear disc (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 10,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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LM12 YYA is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 11,985 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 LM12 YYA, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LM12 YYA is a 2012 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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