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LP65 YFX

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,189 mi
Last recorded5,189 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP65 YFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 5,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 5,069 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 4,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 4,530 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 4,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 3,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 1,857 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 1,416 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 1,416 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 1,274 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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LP65 YFX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 278cc 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 LP65 YFX, 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

How do I check the history of LP65 YFX?

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What year was LP65 YFX registered?

LP65 YFX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 January 2016.

Is LP65 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP65 YFX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP65 YFX have outstanding finance?

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