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LO65 AFJ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,837 mi
Last recorded35,837 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO65 AFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 35,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 35,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 35,118 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 32,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 27,852 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,042 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 21,279 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 21,240 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 14,122 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 14,119 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm centre bald and cut. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks on right lock. (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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LO65 AFJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LO65 AFJ, 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 LO65 AFJ registered?

LO65 AFJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 February 2016.

Is LO65 AFJ safe to buy?

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