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YM65 TCX

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,884 mi
Last recorded20,884 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM65 TCX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 20,884 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 20,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Motorcycle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 19,671 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 18,461 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 18,461 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 16,104 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 16,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 20,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 11,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 9,537 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 7,994 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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YM65 TCX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 278cc 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 YM65 TCX, 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 YM65 TCX registered?

YM65 TCX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 January 2016.

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