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FJ56 RXN

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,430 mi
Last recorded27,430 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 25020,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 RXN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gtv 250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 27,430 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 27,326 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 26,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,957 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,932 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,240 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 25,240 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 6,166 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 6,166 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 13,668 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,225 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250?

Based on 1,086 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
963
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 9
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 6
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
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FJ56 RXN is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 20,147 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 Gtv 250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ56 RXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ56 RXN registered?

FJ56 RXN is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gtv 250, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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The MOT history for FJ56 RXN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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