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GL16 VFD

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,570 mi
Last recorded3,570 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 VFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 3,570 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 2,815 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 2,492 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 2,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 2,228 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 VFD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL16 VFD registered?

GL16 VFD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is GL16 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 VFD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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