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GV16 JYD

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,299 mi
Last recorded6,299 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 JYD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 6,299 miles

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2024 4,726 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023
Pass 3 Aug 2022 3,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 2,564 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 2,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 1,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 1,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 1,023 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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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GV16 JYD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV16 JYD, 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 GV16 JYD registered?

GV16 JYD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is GV16 JYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV16 JYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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