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BK16 KJA

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,703 mi
Last recorded8,703 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 KJA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 8,703 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 8,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 8,404 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 8,404 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy excessively notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 8,205 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 7,495 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 6,819 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 5,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 2,895 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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BK16 KJA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK16 KJA, 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 BK16 KJA registered?

BK16 KJA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is BK16 KJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK16 KJA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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