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HX06 KCY

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,067 mi
Last recorded23,067 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 KCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,067 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,621 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,466 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 19,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 17,874 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 16,892 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,257 miles

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

advise condition and operation of ignition switch

front brake binding slightly

headlamp lense, marked and slightly deteriorated

suspect odometer not working

Fail 4 Sep 2014 15,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

advise condition and operation of ignition switch

front brake binding slightly

headlamp lense, marked and slightly deteriorated

suspect odometer not working

Fail 28 Jul 2014 15,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

headlamp lense, marked and slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2013 15,259 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise condition of seat catch

front brake binding slightly, recommend check

headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,259 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

advise condition of seat catch

front brake binding slightly, recommend check

headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,594 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 10,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 7,663 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,378 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 5,378 miles

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

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 KCY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KCY, 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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HX06 KCY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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