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YH16 TLJ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,483 mi
Last recorded3,483 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 TLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 3,483 miles

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

Front very slighty rough when spun

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is down to 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 3,483 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements display white, grey or silver characters on a black background - only on motorcycles manufactured before 1 January 1980 (0.1 (d))

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

Front very slighty rough when spun

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre is down to 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 2,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 2,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 2,153 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 2,110 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 2,089 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 2,007 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 1,780 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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YH16 TLJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc 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 YH16 TLJ, 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 YH16 TLJ registered?

YH16 TLJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 June 2016.

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