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YX59 VFD

2009 Piaggio MP3 125

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,750 mi
Last recorded27,750 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Piaggio MP3 12515,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 VFD
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 27,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

handbrake cable snapped

number plate light inop

Fail 21 Jun 2016 27,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

handbrake cable snapped

number plate light inop

Fail 21 Jun 2016 27,734 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment service brake inoprative (3.2.A1i)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected defective on o/side (1.5.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling front (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,351 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 23,351 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 18,383 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 79,654 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 79,654 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 125?

Based on 2,233 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,372
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 100
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 40
suspension bush has excessive free play 33
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 31
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YX59 VFD is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 125 in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio MP3 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 15,788 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 125 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 105 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX59 VFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio MP3 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX59 VFD is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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