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LG16 AKN

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,240 mi
Last recorded25,240 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 AKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 25,240 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 19,688 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess engine rubber bushes slightly worn/detiorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 13,728 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 13,728 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 10,686 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 7,524 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 6,604 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 6,604 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (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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LG16 AKN is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG16 AKN, 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 LG16 AKN registered?

LG16 AKN is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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