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LW17 KAE

2017 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,683 mi
Last recorded27,683 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio MP310,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 KAE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 27,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 27,164 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Close to excessive notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 27,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Horn staying on once pressed

Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 22,143 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 13,621 miles

Nearside Rear indicator loose

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 21,914 miles

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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LW17 KAE is a 2017 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LW17 KAE, 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 LW17 KAE registered?

LW17 KAE is a 2017 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 5 August 2017.

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