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HX06 GXZ

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,212 mi
Last recorded30,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 GXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,212 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 30,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 22,423 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in front tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 14,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 14,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,848 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 8,848 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 GXZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

HX06 GXZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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