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BU06 NSY

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

8,791 mi
Last recorded8,791 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 NSY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 8,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 8,538 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 8,529 miles

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

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 7,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slip flange gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 6,555 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 6,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 6,095 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 6,090 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 6,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 5,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 5,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 5,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,538 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 5,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 5,283 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 7,519 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 NSY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

BU06 NSY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2006.

Is BU06 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU06 NSY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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