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FJ56 RWV

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,718 mi
Last recorded18,718 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 RWV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 18,718 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 17,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 16,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,583 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,584 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 16,584 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,584 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,584 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 16,584 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 15,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 13,468 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 10,738 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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FJ56 RWV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FJ56 RWV, 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 FJ56 RWV registered?

FJ56 RWV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is FJ56 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ56 RWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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