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FJ56 WVB

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

11,629 mi
Last recorded11,629 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 WVB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 11,629 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 11,371 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 11,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 10,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 9,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 8,658 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 8,658 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 8,087 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 6,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 6,430 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 6,430 miles

Central 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 10 Feb 2016 6,222 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 6,222 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 5,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 5,210 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,984 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 4,984 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 4,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,736 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 WVB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WVB, 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 WVB registered?

FJ56 WVB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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