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EJ66 RCV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,737 mi
Last recorded10,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ66 RCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2026 10,737 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened fork (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 10,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 8,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 6,949 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 6,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 5,062 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 4,941 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 4,941 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 3,338 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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EJ66 RCV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc 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 EJ66 RCV, 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 EJ66 RCV registered?

EJ66 RCV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 November 2016.

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