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LC16 XMG

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,571 mi
Last recorded38,571 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC16 XMG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 35,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 32,234 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 30,166 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 27,841 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 27,841 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 23,386 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 23,386 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 17,862 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2020 17,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 XMG is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc 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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

LC16 XMG is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2016.

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