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LF16 GYW

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,722 mi
Last recorded16,722 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF16 GYW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 16,722 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 13,921 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear VERY SOFT NEEDS ADJUSTING

Fail 21 Mar 2025 13,921 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear VERY SOFT NEEDS ADJUSTING

Pass 28 Mar 2024 9,532 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 6,960 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 6,960 miles

Rear Outer Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 6,539 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 6,069 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 4,026 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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LF16 GYW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 LF16 GYW, 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 LF16 GYW registered?

LF16 GYW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 April 2016.

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