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FH06 DPV

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,163 mi
Last recorded26,163 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 DPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 26,163 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 25,671 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRISION UNDER CHASSIS AND FRAME (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 25,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 25,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 25,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 25,076 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 25,076 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 23,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,425 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 16,727 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Engine pivot bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 25 May 2017 16,727 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Engine pivot bush (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 11,466 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 11,466 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 10,657 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 10,618 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 9,521 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 8,609 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 7,328 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 5,738 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 3,819 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 2,325 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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FH06 DPV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH06 DPV, 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 FH06 DPV registered?

FH06 DPV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 August 2006.

Is FH06 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 DPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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