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GX06 FDZ

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,401 mi
Last recorded8,401 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 FDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 8,401 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play close to excessive (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 8,401 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Underside corroded and holed

Pass 25 Apr 2017 8,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 8,401 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear brake lever has little reserve travel

Smell of fuel should be investigated

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 8,401 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front brake binding slightly

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 8,401 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 8,401 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 8,401 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 8,401 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 7,205 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 3,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 690 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 690 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 2,415 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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GX06 FDZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GX06 FDZ, 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 GX06 FDZ registered?

GX06 FDZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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