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AP65 GJX

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,570 mi
Last recorded31,570 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 GJX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 31,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 31,536 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 31,371 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked or broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 31,371 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked or broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 30,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 28,985 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 28,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 27,239 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 27,239 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,139 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 19,560 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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AP65 GJX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP65 GJX, 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 AP65 GJX registered?

AP65 GJX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 January 2016.

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