Piaggio Mp3 300 Sport
Three-wheelerFrom 216 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 3 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 1 |
| handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock | 1 |
| brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| on a motorcycle with two front or rear wheels, there is no recorded brake effort at a wheel | 1 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 13.3% of Mp3 300 Sport failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mp3 300 Sports tested had between 2,571 and 9,022 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 5,830 median miles, the Mp3 300 Sport has 0.223 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Piaggio models
| Piaggio Vespa | 88.4% |
| Piaggio Zip | 77% |
| Piaggio Mp3 | 88.5% |
| Piaggio Liberty 125 | 80.1% |
| Piaggio Px 125 (Vespa) | 88.3% |
Common questions
What is the Piaggio Mp3 300 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Mp3 300 Sport has a 87% MOT pass rate based on 216 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Mp3 300 Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Mp3 300 Sport is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 3 failures. Other common issues include a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Mp3 300 Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Mp3 300 Sport is 5,830 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 2,571 and 9,022 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.