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YT16 MWU

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,927 mi
Last recorded16,927 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT16 MWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 16,927 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise when rotated! (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 13,149 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 13,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 8,761 miles

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine to frame mount points (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 7,393 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe broken on silencer

Fail 10 Jul 2019 7,393 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust tailpipe broken on silencer

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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YT16 MWU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YT16 MWU, 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 YT16 MWU registered?

YT16 MWU is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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