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EU06 MRX

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,945 mi
Last recorded27,945 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 MRX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 27,945 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspect gearbox output shaft bearing worn

Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,152 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspect gearbox input shaft bearing worn

Pass 30 May 2022 25,906 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 25,906 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective Seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 25,302 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 51,298 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 51,251 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,988 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 42,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 36,924 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,031 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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EU06 MRX is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU06 MRX, 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 EU06 MRX registered?

EU06 MRX is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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