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DK56 CVU

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,840 mi
Last recorded21,840 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 CVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 21,840 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 21,840 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 20,178 miles

frame covered by bodywork

Fail 17 Nov 2014 20,178 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

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

frame covered by bodywork

Pass 21 Nov 2013 16,219 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 16,219 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,385 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 14,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,806 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 6,549 miles

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

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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DK56 CVU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK56 CVU, 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 DK56 CVU registered?

DK56 CVU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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