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AJ16 CGU

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,160 mi
Last recorded15,160 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 CGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 15,160 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over structural corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 12,977 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 10,915 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 10,915 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 10,044 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 10,044 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 8,154 miles

Front cracking on both side walls

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 6,413 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 6,413 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 5,831 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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AJ16 CGU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ16 CGU, 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.

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AJ16 CGU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2016.

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