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CU16 ZPH

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,723 mi
Last recorded21,723 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 ZPH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 21,723 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 21,590 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 17,012 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 12,651 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 12,651 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 8,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 3,649 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 513 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 345 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 ZPH is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc 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 CU16 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

CU16 ZPH is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 2016.

Is CU16 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 ZPH 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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