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AY55 LKG

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,868 mi
Last recorded12,868 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LKG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 12,868 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 12,868 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 4,632 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 4,580 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 4,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,507 miles

center stand slightly stiff

Pass 23 Jul 2014 4,457 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 4,385 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 4,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 4,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,242 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 4,015 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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AY55 LKG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY55 LKG, 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 AY55 LKG registered?

AY55 LKG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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