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LT16 YXL

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,685 mi
Last recorded17,685 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT16 YXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 17,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 14,552 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 14,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 11,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 11,717 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 11,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 11,098 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 10,226 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 YXL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

LT16 YXL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is LT16 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT16 YXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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