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F16 SKA

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,496 mi
Last recorded31,496 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 SKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 31,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,544 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 29,539 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 28,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,588 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 26,519 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,334 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,183 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 22,183 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 22,183 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front brake pads not visible

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 21,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,120 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 19,120 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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F16 SKA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 F16 SKA, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F16 SKA registered?

F16 SKA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 September 2000.

Is F16 SKA safe to buy?

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