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HX56 LTJ

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,097 mi
Last recorded15,097 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 LTJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 15,097 miles

Offside OIL LEAKING

Pass 20 Oct 2014 15,097 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 15,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,043 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 15,043 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,029 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,312 miles

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

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 LTJ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LTJ, 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 HX56 LTJ registered?

HX56 LTJ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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