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YA16 RBU

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,465 mi
Last recorded4,465 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 RBU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 4,465 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 4,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 4,295 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 4,113 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 3,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 3,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 3,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 2,952 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 2,952 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 2,863 miles

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

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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YA16 RBU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA16 RBU, 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 YA16 RBU registered?

YA16 RBU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is YA16 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA16 RBU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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