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HX06 GXV

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,683 mi
Last recorded50,683 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 GXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 49,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 49,047 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 48,751 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 48,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 48,475 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 45,873 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 40,936 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 36,721 miles

unable to clearly see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 24 May 2016 31,875 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 31,875 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2015 27,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 26,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 May 2012 16,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 14,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 14,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,320 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 11,296 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 11,293 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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HX06 GXV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 250cc 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 HX06 GXV, 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 HX06 GXV registered?

HX06 GXV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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