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PH11 PLT

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,806 mi
Last recorded7,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH11 PLT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 7,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 7,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 7,272 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 7,272 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 6,644 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Front Tyre Valve Stem Slightly Cracked / Perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (Rigid / Metal Brake Pipe Slight Corrosion) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 6,293 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 6,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 5,411 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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PH11 PLT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc 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 PH11 PLT, 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 PH11 PLT registered?

PH11 PLT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is PH11 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH11 PLT 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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