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LA16 BFN

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,190 mi
Last recorded38,190 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA16 BFN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 38,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 35,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 34,329 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2023 30,483 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 24,319 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,798 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2018 12,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 6,511 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged rear right hand indicator (6.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 6,511 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged rear right hand indicator (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on at all (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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LA16 BFN is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA16 BFN, 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 LA16 BFN registered?

LA16 BFN is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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