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GP16 PSU

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

20,858 mi
Last recorded20,858 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP16 PSU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 20,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 19,001 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 19,001 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 17,340 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 17,340 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 12,733 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 9,906 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 7,538 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 6,835 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 1,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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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GP16 PSU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 GP16 PSU, 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 GP16 PSU registered?

GP16 PSU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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