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LT16 LSJ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,334 mi
Last recorded5,334 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 LSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 5,334 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 3,113 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 3,103 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 2,841 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 2,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 2,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 2,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 2,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 1,778 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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LT16 LSJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LT16 LSJ, 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 LT16 LSJ registered?

LT16 LSJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is LT16 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 LSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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