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BX56 XEC

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,025 mi
Last recorded34,025 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 XEC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 34,025 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 34,025 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust slightly loose LOWER BOLT LOOSE ON BRAKET (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 29,298 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 29,298 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,790 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,048 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 28,014 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 27,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 26,300 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 22,390 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 22,390 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 17,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,079 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 12 Oct 2010 5,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 2,472 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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BX56 XEC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX56 XEC, 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 BX56 XEC registered?

BX56 XEC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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