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SH16 LDZ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,358 mi
Last recorded19,358 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH16 LDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 19,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 16,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 15,404 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 13,120 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 10,548 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 10,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 5,620 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 905 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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SH16 LDZ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey 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 SH16 LDZ, 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 SH16 LDZ registered?

SH16 LDZ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2016.

Is SH16 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH16 LDZ 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 SH16 LDZ have outstanding finance?

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