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DX56 JWZ

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,377 mi
Last recorded18,377 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 JWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 18,377 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 18,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 18,377 miles

Rear 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))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 18,377 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 18,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 18,377 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 18,003 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 18,003 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 16,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 16,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 14,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,632 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 11,604 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 11,604 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 10,098 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,817 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 5,457 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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DX56 JWZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JWZ, 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 JWZ registered?

DX56 JWZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is DX56 JWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 JWZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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