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VN66 HBL

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,031 mi
Last recorded18,031 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN66 HBL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 18,031 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 16,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 14,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 11,830 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 9,246 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 8,049 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 7,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Silent Block Starting to Perish

Fail 11 Oct 2019 7,455 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Silent Block Starting to Perish

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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VN66 HBL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red 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 VN66 HBL, 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 VN66 HBL registered?

VN66 HBL is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is VN66 HBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN66 HBL 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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