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YL16 YHP

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

1,982 mi
Last recorded1,982 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 YHP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 1,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 1,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 1,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 1,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 1,300 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 1,166 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 1,054 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 1,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 857 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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YL16 YHP is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 150cc 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 YL16 YHP, 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 YL16 YHP registered?

YL16 YHP is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2016.

Is YL16 YHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL16 YHP 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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