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LF06 KVG

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,181 mi
Last recorded25,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 KVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 25,181 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 17,077 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 17,077 miles

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2023 11,283 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 9,865 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively lever (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 9,854 miles

Front Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 9,854 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorber slightly loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 9,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 9,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 9,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 9,151 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 9,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 9,151 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 9,151 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 9,151 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 7,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,131 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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LF06 KVG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF06 KVG, 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 LF06 KVG registered?

LF06 KVG is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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