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RK17 YVG

2017 Piaggio MP3

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,707 mi
Last recorded14,707 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio MP310,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 YVG
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 14,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe onto engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 13,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 11,726 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 10,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 8,284 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 8,284 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2020

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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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RK17 YVG is a 2017 Piaggio MP3 in Red 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 RK17 YVG, 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 RK17 YVG registered?

RK17 YVG is a 2017 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 15 April 2017.

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