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AJ16 UPK

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,866 mi
Last recorded4,866 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 UPK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 4,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 4,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 4,391 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 4,391 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 4,197 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 UPK is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc 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 AJ16 UPK, 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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What year was AJ16 UPK registered?

AJ16 UPK is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is AJ16 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 UPK 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.

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