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BU06 DFA

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,675 mi
Last recorded12,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 DFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 12,675 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 11,410 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 8,805 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 8,805 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 7,643 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 6,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,253 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 4,630 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 3,516 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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BU06 DFA is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU06 DFA, 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 BU06 DFA registered?

BU06 DFA is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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