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CX16 NBY

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,031 mi
Last recorded7,031 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 NBY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 7,031 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 6,890 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 6,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 6,447 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 6,274 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 6,274 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 6,259 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 6,259 miles

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

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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CX16 NBY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX16 NBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX16 NBY registered?

CX16 NBY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is CX16 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 NBY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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