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LG17 GBF

2017 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,070 mi
Last recorded25,070 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio MP310,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 GBF
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 25,070 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 25,070 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 31 Mar 2025 24,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 21,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 19,157 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 19,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator H/BRAKE (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 14,344 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 14,344 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 10,638 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 10,638 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LG17 GBF is a 2017 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 10,302 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 LG17 GBF, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LG17 GBF registered?

LG17 GBF is a 2017 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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