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LF06 KWO

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

27,963 mi
Last recorded27,963 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 KWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 27,963 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 27,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Belly Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 25,356 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 25,356 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 24,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 24,032 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 24,001 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 21,820 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 21,820 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,565 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 18,341 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 18,341 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,915 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 15,915 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 12,196 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,966 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LF06 KWO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 13,431 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF06 KWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF06 KWO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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