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HF16 LJV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

7,903 mi
Last recorded7,903 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 LJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 7,903 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 9,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 7,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 7,465 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 6,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 6,565 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 5,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 4,817 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 6,689 miles

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 LJV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc 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 HF16 LJV, 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

How do I check the history of HF16 LJV?

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What year was HF16 LJV registered?

HF16 LJV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is HF16 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 LJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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