Piaggio Mp3 300 Yourban Lt
Three-wheelerFrom 242 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, caused 8 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 4 |
| indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 24% of Mp3 300 Yourban Lt failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 34% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £129.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 88% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mp3 300 Yourban Lts tested had between 13,305 and 25,349 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,757 median miles, the Mp3 300 Yourban Lt has 0.057 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 Yourban Lt MOT pass rate?
The Piaggio Mp3 300 Yourban Lt has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 242 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Piaggio Mp3 300 Yourban Lt?
The most common MOT failure on the Piaggio Mp3 300 Yourban Lt is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Piaggio Mp3 300 Yourban Lt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Piaggio Mp3 300 Yourban Lt is 19,757 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,305 and 25,349 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.