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GX56 KWT

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,786 mi
Last recorded5,786 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 KWT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 5,786 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 5,786 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2018 5,783 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 5,742 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 5,300 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 4,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 4,152 miles

tele tale not working

Fail 19 Nov 2013 3,347 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 3,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 2,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 1,377 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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GX56 KWT is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GX56 KWT, 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 GX56 KWT registered?

GX56 KWT is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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