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WP16 BWE

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,867 mi
Last recorded4,867 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 BWE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 4,867 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 4,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 4,609 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 4,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 4,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 3,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 3,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 3,439 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 3,213 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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WP16 BWE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc 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 WP16 BWE, 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 WP16 BWE registered?

WP16 BWE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 May 2016.

Is WP16 BWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 BWE 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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