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YO16 OWV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,446 mi
Last recorded11,446 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO16 OWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 11,446 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 11,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 8,047 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 5,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 2,607 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 162 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 136 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 OWV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YO16 OWV, 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 YO16 OWV registered?

YO16 OWV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 August 2016.

Is YO16 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO16 OWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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