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LF06 LFE

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,969 mi
Last recorded23,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 LFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 23,969 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 23,969 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 22,426 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 19,915 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 18,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,649 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 15,145 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 15,145 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 14,394 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 13,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 20,173 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 20,173 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 12,395 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 LFE is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

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

Is LF06 LFE safe to buy?

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