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LB65 SWJ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,362 mi
Last recorded30,362 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB65 SWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 May 2026 30,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 30,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 29,923 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 27,829 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 24,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 24,375 miles

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

Rear suspension has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 15 Jan 2019 21,864 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (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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LB65 SWJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LB65 SWJ, 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 LB65 SWJ registered?

LB65 SWJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is LB65 SWJ safe to buy?

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