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HW06 ERU

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

404 mi
Last recorded404 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 ERU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 404 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 404 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 32,067 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 31,944 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 31,639 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,022 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,179 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 30,133 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,129 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 29,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,658 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,783 miles

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

clutch cable very fraded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 25,779 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

clutch cable very fraded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,808 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 23,808 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,765 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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HW06 ERU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW06 ERU, 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 HW06 ERU registered?

HW06 ERU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is HW06 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW06 ERU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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