Piaggio Vespa

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 278 cc

LS16 VEWMOT history

LS16 VEW is a black petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 15 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 25,868 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,868 km
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 VEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
278 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 VEW was last recorded at 25,868 km on 21 Apr 2026, 1,566 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
24,302 km · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,566 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,868 km
  • 2025 – 24,302 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,868 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,868 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,868 km
    Test number
    189749191821
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail25,868 km (+1,566)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,868 km
    Test number
    793448807017
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass24,302 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    24,302 km
    Test number
    183759132122
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail24,302 km1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,302 km
    Test number
    876151893446
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass14,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,239 miles
    Test number
    903822096900
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

  6. Fail14,239 miles (+395)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,239 miles
    Test number
    665094621630
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass13,844 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    13,844 miles
    Test number
    607891357631
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail13,841 miles (+985)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,841 miles
    Test number
    608977067084
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass12,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    12,856 miles
    Test number
    816604135064
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail12,856 miles (+816)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,856 miles
    Test number
    386187812075
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass12,040 miles (+10,639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    394852533925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass1,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    1,401 miles
    Test number
    695121970941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 VEW

Does LS16 VEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 VEW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 VEW?
The MOT on LS16 VEW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 VEW done?
LS16 VEW was recorded at 25,868 km at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
Has LS16 VEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 VEW has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS16 VEW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS16 VEW find?
LS16 VEW passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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