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AU06 FMY

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,785 mi
Last recorded18,785 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 FMY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 18,785 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body seam slightly distorted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 18,780 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

underbody steel panel lifting on seam edge

Pass 12 Sep 2023 18,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 18,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 18,112 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 18,080 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 17,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 17,402 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 16,394 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 13,736 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,986 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 9,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,394 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 8,469 miles

front tyre slightly losing shape

Pass 4 Aug 2009 4,408 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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AU06 FMY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU06 FMY, 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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What year was AU06 FMY registered?

AU06 FMY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is AU06 FMY safe to buy?

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