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LG16 AKV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,950 mi
Last recorded4,950 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 AKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 4,950 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 4,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 4,207 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 4,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned front cape covers indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned front cape covers indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 3,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 3,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 3,076 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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LG16 AKV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AKV, 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 AKV registered?

LG16 AKV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is LG16 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 AKV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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