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GV65 FWS

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,060 mi
Last recorded11,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 FWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 11,060 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 9,476 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 9,476 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 8,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 6,806 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 6,806 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 5,948 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 5,138 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 4,509 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 3,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has slight uneven wear

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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GV65 FWS 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 GV65 FWS, 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 GV65 FWS registered?

GV65 FWS is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is GV65 FWS safe to buy?

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