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YO16 OWR

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,110 mi
Last recorded20,110 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 OWR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 20,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 19,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 19,164 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 19,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 17,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 13,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 12,967 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 12,967 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 12,967 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 10,189 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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YO16 OWR 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 70%.

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 YO16 OWR, 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 YO16 OWR registered?

YO16 OWR is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 2016.

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