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VX16 MFV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,113 mi
Last recorded17,113 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 MFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 17,113 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 14,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 14,384 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 12,303 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 12,303 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 10,435 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 9,017 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 9,017 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 4,714 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 4,698 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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VX16 MFV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VX16 MFV, 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 VX16 MFV registered?

VX16 MFV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is VX16 MFV safe to buy?

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