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GN06 HTG

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,978 mi
Last recorded18,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 HTG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 18,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 18,976 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 18,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 18,966 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 18,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 18,776 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 18,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pads catching rear wheel (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 18,473 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 17,929 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 17,925 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,925 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 17,629 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 17,629 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,241 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 17,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 16,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,966 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 13,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 HTG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

GN06 HTG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2006.

Is GN06 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 HTG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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