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GL16 KVE

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,620 mi
Last recorded16,620 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 KVE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 16,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 13,628 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 13,628 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 12,193 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 11,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 10,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 6,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 4,841 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 2,946 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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GL16 KVE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey 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 GL16 KVE, 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 GL16 KVE registered?

GL16 KVE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is GL16 KVE safe to buy?

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