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RJ14 XLB

2014 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

42,218 mi
Last recorded42,218 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2014 Piaggio MP312,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ14 XLB
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

STEERING NOTCHY

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 42,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

STEERING NOTCHY

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 33,628 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 32,480 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 28,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,107 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 14,663 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 14,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Hand operated control valve malfunctioning BRAKE (3.2.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort BRAKE 2 (3.7.B.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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RJ14 XLB is a 2014 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 RJ14 XLB, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RJ14 XLB is a 2014 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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