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RX12 KYU

2012 Piaggio MP3

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,088 mi
Last recorded25,088 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP311,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 KYU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,088 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 22,101 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 22,080 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pads (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 34,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick parking brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 21,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering system excessively tight head bearings worn (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush excessive movement in all engine/suspension mounts (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring worn has been fouling on another part (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 17,142 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 25,362 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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RX12 KYU is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RX12 KYU, 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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What year was RX12 KYU registered?

RX12 KYU is a 2012 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is RX12 KYU safe to buy?

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