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YS16 AXR

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,392 mi
Last recorded20,392 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 AXR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 20,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 20,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,314 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 19,089 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Large split in exhaust near silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 12,078 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 12,078 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 9,457 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 9,457 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 1,307 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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YS16 AXR is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS16 AXR, 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 YS16 AXR registered?

YS16 AXR is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 2016.

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