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AJ16 UPX

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,382 mi
Last recorded11,382 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 UPX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 11,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 9,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 7,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 5,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 3,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 2,419 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 2,357 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 2,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 UPX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

AJ16 UPX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is AJ16 UPX safe to buy?

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