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LJ12 HYC

2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,953 mi
Last recorded12,953 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt14,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 12,953 miles

Engine swing arm bushes slightly worn

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

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

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

handlebar head bearing slightly notchy

Pass 10 Feb 2025 8,382 miles

Offside Front Anti tilt locking device faulty

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 10 Oct 2022 7,450 miles

Central Front Engine oil leak

Rear 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))

Steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 10 Oct 2022 7,450 miles

Central Front Engine oil leak

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear 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))

Steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 19 Jul 2021 6,558 miles

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

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

Steering Notchy

Fail 17 Jul 2021 6,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering Notchy

Pass 21 May 2020 22,329 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 22,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation HAND BRAKE LEVER (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 10,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 8,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 4,515 miles

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 HYC is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC is a 2012 Piaggio MP3 300 Yourban Lt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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