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GX55 FFR

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,992 mi
Last recorded30,992 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FFR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 30,992 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 29,668 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,179 miles

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 13 Jun 2018 27,179 miles

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

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

Rear brake handle bar lever pivot pin loose

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,561 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 19,759 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 19,754 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 18,976 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 18,976 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2011 14,493 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 9,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 6,570 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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GX55 FFR is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX55 FFR, 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 GX55 FFR registered?

GX55 FFR is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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