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YG17 PKC

2017 Piaggio MP3

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,123 mi
Last recorded13,123 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio MP310,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 PKC
MakePiaggio
ModelMP3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 13,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Parking brake caliper pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 20,979 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin park brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust to cylinder head join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

main beam switch loose in operation between main beam and dip beam

Pass 5 Apr 2023 9,045 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 14,471 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 8,810 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 8,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 3,060 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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YG17 PKC 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 57.1%.

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 YG17 PKC, 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 YG17 PKC registered?

YG17 PKC is a 2017 Piaggio MP3, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is YG17 PKC safe to buy?

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