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FG16 GZS

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,431 mi
Last recorded17,431 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 GZS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 17,431 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 17,431 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 15,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 14,828 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 14,382 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 12,741 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 10,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 9,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 6,427 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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FG16 GZS is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG16 GZS, 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 FG16 GZS registered?

FG16 GZS is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is FG16 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG16 GZS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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