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GX06 FNW

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,241 mi
Last recorded7,241 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 FNW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 7,241 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 6,942 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 6,895 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 6,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 6,459 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All Indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Main beam tell tale missing.

No. plate lamp not present.

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 6,459 miles

Fuel cap ineffective petrol cap seal missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All Indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute. (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Main beam tell tale missing.

No. plate lamp not present.

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 6,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 5,776 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 4,820 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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GX06 FNW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 13,431 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX06 FNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX06 FNW registered?

GX06 FNW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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