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GD16 HVP

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,545 mi
Last recorded4,545 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD16 HVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 4,545 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 4,283 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 4,122 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 3,394 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 2,831 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 2,831 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 2,455 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 1,966 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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GD16 HVP is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GD16 HVP, 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 GD16 HVP registered?

GD16 HVP is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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