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GX06 JZJ

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 JZJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 21,253 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 21,253 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 31,637 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 31,637 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 30,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 30,066 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working REAR LAMP NOT WORKING WHEN HI BEAM SELECTED (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 26,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 26,065 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 24,703 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 24,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 23,584 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey rusting through (7.1.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 23,584 miles

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when low beam is on tail and low beam are dim (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey rusting through (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 15,798 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 13,286 miles

The front brake pads are close to the min thickness limit.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,801 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 9,801 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 9,409 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,409 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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 JZJ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX06 JZJ, 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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GX06 JZJ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 2006.

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