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HF06 KNB

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,672 mi
Last recorded72,672 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 KNB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,672 miles

Central Front Upper fairing insecure

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

Nearside Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,799 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,644 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 71,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp position lamp not working.

seat does not latch but is secure.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 71,054 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 71,054 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 70,990 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 70,921 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,571 miles

slight bind on front brake

slight blow on exhaust gasket

Pass 12 Oct 2019 68,128 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,492 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,792 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 46,792 miles

Central Front Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated all bushes worn out (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 40,980 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 38,940 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,612 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 9,619 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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HF06 KNB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF06 KNB, 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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HF06 KNB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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