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GX16 OZW

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,622 mi
Last recorded30,622 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX16 OZW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 30,622 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 28,648 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 28,648 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,169 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm has sideways movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transmission noisy

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 24,680 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 24,680 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 23,465 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 19,045 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 14,759 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear noisy final drive bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2019 14,759 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear noisy final drive bearing

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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GX16 OZW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX16 OZW, 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 GX16 OZW registered?

GX16 OZW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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