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FJ06 SVG

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,253 mi
Last recorded19,253 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 SVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 19,253 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front steering column and under side of foot pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 19,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 19,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion on underside of Moped

Fail 8 Sep 2023 19,146 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion on underside of Moped

Pass 5 Aug 2022 18,947 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 18,726 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

chassis has corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 18,325 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 18,325 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 17,751 miles

slightly binding front brake

Fail 28 Apr 2018 17,751 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

slightly binding front brake

Pass 29 Apr 2017 17,522 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,413 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under foot boards (6.1.1a)

seat does not lockdown

Fail 2 Oct 2015 17,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded under foot boards (6.1.1a)

seat does not lockdown

Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

front brake binding slightly

front brake lever has alot of travel

handlebar grips slightly insecure on outer part of grips

seat does not lock down

Pass 17 May 2013 17,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,959 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,959 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

exhaust badly corroded

front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,727 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,726 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 SVG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FJ06 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

FJ06 SVG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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