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HX56 LSZ

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,248 mi
Last recorded40,248 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LSZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 40,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust starting to crack/split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 38,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 38,420 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2024 36,822 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 36,814 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2023 35,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 34,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 32,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 32,482 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 32,446 miles

Front Front brake binding on slightly

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 32,384 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 32,384 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,788 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,415 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 23,358 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,670 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,569 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 14,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,724 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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HX56 LSZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HX56 LSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX56 LSZ registered?

HX56 LSZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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