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FL16 ZFA

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,817 mi
Last recorded19,817 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 ZFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 19,817 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 17,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 15,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 11,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 11,160 miles

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

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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FL16 ZFA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc 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 FL16 ZFA, 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 FL16 ZFA registered?

FL16 ZFA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2016.

Is FL16 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL16 ZFA 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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