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HW06 EKC

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,403 mi
Last recorded64,403 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 EKC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 64,403 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 59,556 miles

Fuel cap seal poor, but sealing.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,359 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 55,359 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 55,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 53,016 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 53,016 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,220 miles

Central Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 47,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,729 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,029 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,302 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,192 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,039 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,579 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,359 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 24,359 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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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HW06 EKC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HW06 EKC, 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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HW06 EKC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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