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CU16 SJO

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,477 mi
Last recorded29,477 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 SJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 29,477 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 29,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 26,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 23,624 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 20,931 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 17,210 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 6 Apr 2021 14,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 13,935 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 11,212 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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CU16 SJO is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU16 SJO, 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 CU16 SJO registered?

CU16 SJO is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 April 2016.

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