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FJ56 SYV

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,162 mi
Last recorded8,162 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 SYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 8,162 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 8,149 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 6,444 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 6,444 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 6,444 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2023 4,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 4,053 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 3,865 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,653 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 22,653 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,659 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 16,457 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,628 miles

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

Rear Mudguard is slightly loose

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 10,628 miles

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

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

Rear Mudguard is slightly loose

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 5,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 5,440 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 5,440 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 5,437 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 SYV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ56 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

FJ56 SYV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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