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LJ12 BSV

2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,208 mi
Last recorded36,208 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt14,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BSV
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 300 Yourban Lt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 36,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 36,206 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 33,749 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 33,747 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 31,070 miles

Central Lower oil spill or leaks

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 30,869 miles

Central leg rain cover fitted at time of test

Front handle mitts fitted at time of test

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,681 miles

handle bar muffs and rain cover fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,453 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 27,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine has oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play close to limit REPLACE SOON (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play on limit REPLACE SOON (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 26,010 miles

Rear Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rear foot brake (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play close to limit REPLACE SOON (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play on limit REPLACE SOON (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2016 23,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt?

Based on 3,353 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,335
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 23
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LJ12 BSV is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 14,180 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 300 Yourban Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ12 BSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ12 BSV is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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