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HX06 GYH

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,132 mi
Last recorded9,132 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 GYH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 9,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 8,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 8,158 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 8,158 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 7,706 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 7,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 7,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 6,931 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 6,929 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber likely to become detached lower nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 6,385 miles

uneven wear rear evidence of under inflation

Pass 25 Apr 2018 5,785 miles

small crack in number plate

Pass 5 Apr 2017 5,386 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 4,014 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 3,400 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 3,387 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 2,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 2,376 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,498 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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HX06 GYH is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

HX06 GYH is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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