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WX16 WGD

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,811 mi
Last recorded22,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX16 WGD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 22,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 22,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 22,053 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 22,053 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 21,678 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 21,678 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 20,925 miles

Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 20,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 19,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 19,766 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 15,088 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 15,087 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (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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WX16 WGD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX16 WGD, 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 WX16 WGD registered?

WX16 WGD is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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