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AU06 EBP

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,170 mi
Last recorded34,170 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EBP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 3 Mar 2017 22,947 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2016 22,947 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 22,947 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

strong smell of fuel>no leaks found

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,557 miles

underside front frame starting to rust/corroid

Fail 27 Aug 2014 21,557 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

speedo not working at time of test

underside front frame starting to rust/corroid

Fail 26 Feb 2014 21,557 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

main stand pivot worn

Pass 7 Mar 2013 20,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 20,469 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2010 15,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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AU06 EBP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AU06 EBP, 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.

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AU06 EBP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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