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A5 AGS

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,313 mi
Last recorded24,313 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AGS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 24,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 23,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 21,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 20,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 19,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 17,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 17,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 17,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 17,660 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,660 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 17,410 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 17,359 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,148 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 14,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,893 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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A5 AGS is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 14,042 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 A5 AGS, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 AGS registered?

A5 AGS is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is A5 AGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 AGS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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