MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
horn tone low
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
horn tone low
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
steering slightly stiff
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1-6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre designed for front wheel use fitted to the rear wheel rotation wrong (5.2.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU06 HLP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BU06 HLP, 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 HLP registered?
BU06 HLP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 July 2006.
Is BU06 HLP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU06 HLP shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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