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HW16 CFY

2016 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,251 mi
Last recorded11,251 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW16 CFY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 11,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 9,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 13,620 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced and rear (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 11,243 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 11,208 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 9,592 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 8,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 5,474 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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HW16 CFY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HW16 CFY, 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

How do I check the history of HW16 CFY?

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What year was HW16 CFY registered?

HW16 CFY is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2016.

Is HW16 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW16 CFY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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