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LK09 DHE

2009 Piaggio MP3 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,870 mi
Last recorded60,870 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio MP3 12515,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 DHE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3 125
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 55,371 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 51,418 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 51,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 42,781 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 42,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front side light not working

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,753 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 37,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 28,044 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 28,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,896 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,147 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 7,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 6,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 6,178 miles

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 4,186 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 162 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 69 miles

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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LK09 DHE is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LK09 DHE, 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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LK09 DHE is a 2009 Piaggio MP3 125, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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