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YW16 LXJ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,223 mi
Last recorded8,223 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 LXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 8,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing more on the right hand side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 7,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 6,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 6,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 6,272 miles

slight frosting on headlamp glass

Pass 19 Sep 2020 5,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 4,355 miles

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

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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YW16 LXJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW16 LXJ, 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 YW16 LXJ registered?

YW16 LXJ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is YW16 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 LXJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW16 LXJ have outstanding finance?

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