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LE16 NFN

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,068 mi
Last recorded15,068 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 NFN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 15,068 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 15,068 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2026 15,064 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2025 22,744 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 21,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 18,819 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 13,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 9,584 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 6,570 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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LE16 NFN is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LE16 NFN, 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 LE16 NFN registered?

LE16 NFN is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is LE16 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 NFN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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