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LX16 XBG

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,249 mi
Last recorded18,249 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 XBG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 18,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 17,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 17,803 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 17,479 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 17,479 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 15,283 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 14,503 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,685 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 10,749 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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LX16 XBG is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 LX16 XBG, 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

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What year was LX16 XBG registered?

LX16 XBG is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is LX16 XBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX16 XBG 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.

Does LX16 XBG have outstanding finance?

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