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WP16 YMY

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,088 mi
Last recorded11,088 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 YMY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 11,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 9,185 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 7,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 5,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 4,194 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 4,194 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 3,779 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 3,779 miles

Front Brake component insecure BRAKE PAD SECURING PINS (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 3,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 2,727 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 2,727 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 YMY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc 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 WP16 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

WP16 YMY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2016.

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