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FJ06 SVR

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,334 mi
Last recorded10,334 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 SVR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 10,334 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

floor corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 9,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 8,340 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front tyre slightly perished

rear tyre soft

Pass 28 May 2019 7,148 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 7,058 miles

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

exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2016 6,056 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 5,412 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

centre stand mechanism sticking slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2011 4,995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 4,995 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,797 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 4,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 4,214 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 SVR is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

FJ06 SVR is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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