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FC16 XHP

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,315 mi
Last recorded6,315 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC16 XHP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 6,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 5,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 5,247 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 5,247 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm below limit in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear thorn in rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2021 4,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 4,352 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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FC16 XHP is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FC16 XHP, 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 FC16 XHP registered?

FC16 XHP is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is FC16 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC16 XHP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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