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G16 CHE

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

15,359 mi
Last recorded15,359 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 CHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 15,359 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 15,356 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 15,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 14,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 13,305 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 13,305 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 10,965 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 8,658 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 8,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 8,000 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 6,338 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 6,338 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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G16 CHE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G16 CHE, 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 G16 CHE registered?

G16 CHE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is G16 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 CHE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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