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LM66 FYJ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,226 mi
Last recorded8,226 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM66 FYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 8,226 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 7,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 7,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 6,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 4,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 3,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 2,410 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 2,410 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 1,872 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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LM66 FYJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM66 FYJ, 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 LM66 FYJ registered?

LM66 FYJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is LM66 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM66 FYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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