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FJ06 AOT

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

13,985 mi
Last recorded13,985 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 AOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 13,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 13,985 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 13,882 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 13,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 13,362 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 13,183 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 13,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 12,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 12,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 12,199 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,192 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 11,192 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 17,839 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 17,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,588 miles

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Rear Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 4,748 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 4,124 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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FJ06 AOT is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ06 AOT, 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 FJ06 AOT registered?

FJ06 AOT is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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