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VO16 YVU

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,334 mi
Last recorded21,334 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 YVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 21,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 19,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 17,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 14,808 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 14,760 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 11,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 8,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 6,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 4,364 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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VO16 YVU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc 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 VO16 YVU, 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 VO16 YVU registered?

VO16 YVU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is VO16 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 YVU 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.

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