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LR16 FDX

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,313 mi
Last recorded20,313 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR16 FDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 20,313 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 14,468 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 10,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 6,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 2,303 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 2,303 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

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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LR16 FDX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR16 FDX, 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 LR16 FDX registered?

LR16 FDX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is LR16 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR16 FDX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR16 FDX have outstanding finance?

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