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BD16 FOT

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,721 mi
Last recorded9,721 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 FOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 9,721 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 9,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 9,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 7,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 5,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 5,269 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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BD16 FOT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD16 FOT, 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 BD16 FOT registered?

BD16 FOT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is BD16 FOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 FOT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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