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FJ06 VZO

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,597 mi
Last recorded15,597 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 VZO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 15,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 15,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 15,597 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 14,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 13,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 11,761 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 11,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 11,121 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 10,499 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 10,499 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,061 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 8,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 7,106 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 6,504 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 5,731 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 2,652 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 VZO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

FJ06 VZO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is FJ06 VZO safe to buy?

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