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W557 MOD

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,375 mi
Last recorded11,375 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 11,375 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 11,371 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 10,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 10,573 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 10,341 miles

Front Brake Lever Slightly stiff to use

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cable Hanging down below moped but not touching the floor

Fail 18 Oct 2021 10,341 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake Lever Slightly stiff to use

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Cable Hanging down below moped but not touching the floor

Pass 27 Aug 2020 9,766 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 9,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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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W557 MOD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W557 MOD, 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 W557 MOD registered?

W557 MOD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 November 2016.

Is W557 MOD safe to buy?

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