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LJ16 JGA

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,994 mi
Last recorded33,994 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 JGA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 33,994 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2026 33,994 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb broken inside holder (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 30,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panels damaged

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 25,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front PANELS DAMAGED

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

TOP BOX SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 26 May 2023 19,904 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 15,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 12,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 9,822 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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LJ16 JGA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ16 JGA, 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 LJ16 JGA registered?

LJ16 JGA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2016.

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