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LC16 GJU

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,879 mi
Last recorded48,879 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 GJU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 48,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 44,412 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (centre) (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 42,412 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement excessive play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (centre) (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,852 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,358 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,003 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 12,478 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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LC16 GJU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC16 GJU, 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 LC16 GJU registered?

LC16 GJU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2016.

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