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DC16 RWL

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,604 mi
Last recorded8,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 RWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 8,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 7,208 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 7,171 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 5,098 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 3,482 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 2,532 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 1,434 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 1,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 1,019 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 1,000 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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DC16 RWL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC16 RWL, 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 DC16 RWL registered?

DC16 RWL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is DC16 RWL safe to buy?

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