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LG16 UBT

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

26,134 mi
Last recorded26,134 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 UBT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 25,676 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 25,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 25,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 23,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 20,445 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 20,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 16,858 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 16,858 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 13,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 10,208 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 UBT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

LG16 UBT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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