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GN06 FYS

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,469 mi
Last recorded19,469 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 FYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 19,469 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Slight oil leak

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 19,469 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Lower Slight oil leak

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 19,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 19,228 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 15,138 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 15,138 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 15,137 miles

Front Suspension has slightly inadequate damping effect

Pass 11 Jan 2019 15,137 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 15,137 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 15,137 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 15,137 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,137 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 15,137 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 15,137 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 15,137 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 15,137 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 12,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 12,362 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 12,356 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,731 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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GN06 FYS is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GN06 FYS, 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 GN06 FYS registered?

GN06 FYS is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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