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LX17 XER

2017 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,849 mi
Last recorded17,849 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio MP310,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX17 XER
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,849 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 16,086 miles

Central fuel filler cap not operating fuel cap ok

Pass 23 Oct 2023 14,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 13,688 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 11,400 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel flap not operating as it should, but still able to view the fuel cap

Fail 28 Feb 2022 11,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel flap not operating as it should, but still able to view the fuel cap

Pass 23 Feb 2021 9,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 9,110 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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LX17 XER is a 2017 Piaggio MP3 in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LX17 XER, 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 LX17 XER registered?

LX17 XER is a 2017 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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