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GN56 EFC

2007 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

23,666 mi
Last recorded23,666 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Piaggio Vespa13,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 EFC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 23,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 22,828 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 22,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 21,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 20,842 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 20,842 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 19,820 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 18,818 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 18,818 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 17,793 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 17,793 miles

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,851 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 16,851 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 15,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 15,484 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 14,404 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 14,404 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,001 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,341 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 11,341 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))

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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GN56 EFC is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 13,536 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 GN56 EFC, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN56 EFC registered?

GN56 EFC is a 2007 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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