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LX16 XBE

2016 Piaggio MP3

Grey Petrol 493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,085 mi
Last recorded56,085 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio MP311,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 XBE
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,085 miles

Front head bearing notchy

Pass 29 Jan 2025 32,844 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 32,831 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation footbrake switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,206 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,098 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 29,098 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,542 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 27,542 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 19,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 14,491 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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LX16 XBE is a 2016 Piaggio MP3 in Grey with a 493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio MP3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 11,316 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 LX16 XBE, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio MP3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX16 XBE registered?

LX16 XBE is a 2016 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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