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YS16 BRF

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,140 mi
Last recorded7,140 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS16 BRF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 7,140 miles

Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 6,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 6,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 6,195 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leeking Off The Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 5,860 miles

Main stand seized

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 5,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 5,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 5,480 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 4,194 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 BRF is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

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

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