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LX16 XBH

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,869 mi
Last recorded18,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX16 XBH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 18,869 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 18,869 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 17,733 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 17,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 16,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 16,500 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working Not working from rear brake lever/switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 14,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 14,030 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 13,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 11,987 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 XBH is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX16 XBH, 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 LX16 XBH registered?

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

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