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LT16 YWW

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,423 mi
Last recorded14,423 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 YWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 14,423 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 12,934 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 11,695 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 11,695 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 10,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 8,764 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 7,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 5,775 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 YWW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

LT16 YWW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is LT16 YWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 YWW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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