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LC16 XLY

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,472 mi
Last recorded27,472 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 XLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 27,472 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 27,472 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 25,507 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 22,773 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,088 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 21,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 18,539 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 18,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 16,513 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 14,037 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 XLY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLY, 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

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What year was LC16 XLY registered?

LC16 XLY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is LC16 XLY safe to buy?

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