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KF16 JXZ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,704 mi
Last recorded42,704 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF16 JXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 42,704 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 42,704 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 39,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 39,683 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 36,648 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 36,648 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,500 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 35,500 miles

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 28,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 24,906 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 24,903 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

centre stand sticking

Pass 21 Jul 2020 21,938 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 21,938 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,232 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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KF16 JXZ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KF16 JXZ, 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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KF16 JXZ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 July 2016.

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