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EU06 VVW

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,539 mi
Last recorded15,539 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 VVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,539 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 15,529 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,958 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 34,958 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,622 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 VVW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

EU06 VVW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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