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HF16 LJL

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,216 mi
Last recorded63,216 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 LJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 63,216 miles

Central Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose suspension/engine tie bar bracket slight play (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 41,709 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers some times. (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to wear bars 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 33,445 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 33,445 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (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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HF16 LJL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 HF16 LJL, 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 HF16 LJL registered?

HF16 LJL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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