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LJ16 JGD

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,617 mi
Last recorded27,617 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 JGD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 27,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 23,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 27,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 18,160 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 18,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 15,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 13,735 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 13,735 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 11,032 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 11,032 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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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LJ16 JGD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JGD, 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 LJ16 JGD registered?

LJ16 JGD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 August 2016.

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