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WM16 JUW

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,156 mi
Last recorded9,156 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM16 JUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 9,156 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 7,947 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 7,947 miles

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 6,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 5,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 4,733 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 4,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 3,899 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock body? (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 3,266 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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WM16 JUW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc 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 WM16 JUW, 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 WM16 JUW registered?

WM16 JUW is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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