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BJ16 BYT

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,173 mi
Last recorded8,173 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 BYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 8,173 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 8,043 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 7,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 7,736 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 7,286 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 6,981 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 6,290 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 5,333 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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BJ16 BYT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ16 BYT, 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 BJ16 BYT registered?

BJ16 BYT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is BJ16 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ16 BYT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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