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GN06 FYT

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

29,110 mi
Last recorded29,110 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 FYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 29,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 29,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jul 2023 29,059 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 28,614 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 28,614 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 26,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,229 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint from down pipe to exhoust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 23,783 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play Should be adjustable by tightening hub nut. (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 21,891 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,128 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 20,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,563 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 16,842 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,509 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 13,497 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,930 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 5,350 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 FYT is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc 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 GN06 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

GN06 FYT is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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