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GN16 XBS

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,837 mi
Last recorded10,837 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 XBS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 10,837 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 10,818 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing (corroded) but not bad. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 9,523 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 8,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 7,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 6,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 5,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 3,767 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 3,767 miles

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

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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GN16 XBS is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GN16 XBS, 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 GN16 XBS registered?

GN16 XBS is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is GN16 XBS safe to buy?

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