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GY16 YYR

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,592 mi
Last recorded35,592 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY16 YYR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,592 miles

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 32,736 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 29,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 25,468 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2022 25,468 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,076 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 19,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 16,071 miles

Central Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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GY16 YYR is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY16 YYR, 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 GY16 YYR registered?

GY16 YYR is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 May 2016.

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