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2006 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,317 mi
Last recorded23,317 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 NUM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,317 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 19,663 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 18,618 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 18,618 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 16,584 miles

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 16,584 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 12,219 miles

rear brake requires adjustment as the lever has significant travel

Fail 25 Feb 2012 12,219 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

rear brake requires adjustment as the lever has significant travel

Fail 25 Feb 2011 8,170 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 5,808 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 NUM is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NUM, 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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LF06 NUM is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is LF06 NUM safe to buy?

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