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GFX 259D

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,462 mi
Last recorded2,462 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFX 259D
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2015 2,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 2,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 2,418 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 2,216 miles

slight play in front suspension

Pass 10 May 2012 2,045 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 2,032 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 381 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 304 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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GFX 259D is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GFX 259D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFX 259D registered?

GFX 259D is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is GFX 259D safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFX 259D shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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