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DX56 GKK

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

18,523 mi
Last recorded18,523 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 GKK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 18,523 miles

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

Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened underneath (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit 120/70/10 (5.2.3 (e))

body to engine rubber mountings started to perish

Pass 11 Sep 2024 18,019 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine/subframe bushes slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2023 17,646 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

subframe/engine mounting rubbers perished and slight movement in them

Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,117 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

the engine mounting rubber bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 16,746 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath metal body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

subframe bushes slight movement underneath

Pass 28 Aug 2020 16,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 15,829 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 13,277 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 13,277 miles

Brake component insecure rear brake mounting (1.1.21 (c))

Fuel cap ineffective sealing washer missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 13,248 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 13,248 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 13,248 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,248 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 13,248 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,248 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 13,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 7,023 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 4,207 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 4,207 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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DX56 GKK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX56 GKK, 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 DX56 GKK registered?

DX56 GKK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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