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DX06 FWL

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,130 mi
Last recorded27,130 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 FWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 27,130 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 26,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 22,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 22,052 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 17,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 15,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 13,099 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,207 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 10,847 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 10,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 7,525 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 7,010 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 7,010 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 7,010 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2010 7,010 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 6,897 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 6,897 miles

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

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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DX06 FWL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DX06 FWL, 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 DX06 FWL registered?

DX06 FWL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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