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A5 LPY

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,855 mi
Last recorded12,855 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LPY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 12,855 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 12,855 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 11,680 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2021 8,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 8,294 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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A5 LPY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 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 Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 LPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 LPY registered?

A5 LPY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is A5 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LPY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 LPY have outstanding finance?

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