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LJ12 BTU

2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,400 mi
Last recorded37,400 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt14,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BTU
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 300 Yourban Lt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 37,400 miles

Rear brake binding

Pass 24 Apr 2025 36,337 miles

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 36,333 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))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Lower Engine mount excessively worn

Pass 20 Mar 2024 34,373 miles

Central Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Fuel hose clamp broken

Offside Front Anti tilt device slight oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 34,155 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Central Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Fuel hose clamp broken

Offside Front Anti tilt device slight oil leak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 27,916 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 27,902 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Parking brake pads worn down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,512 miles

Main stand seized

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 22,473 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Main stand seized

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 16,257 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 16,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 11,887 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 9,939 miles

Offside Rear indicator loose

Pass 19 Oct 2017 7,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 4,308 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,795 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 3,795 miles

Centre Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 BTU is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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