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WA16 EAM

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,055 mi
Last recorded6,055 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA16 EAM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 6,055 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 5,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 5,537 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 5,537 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 4,774 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 4,775 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 4,774 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 3,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 1,627 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 1,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 1,418 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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WA16 EAM is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WA16 EAM, 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 WA16 EAM registered?

WA16 EAM is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is WA16 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA16 EAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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