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LF06 NWO

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,649 mi
Last recorded40,649 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 NWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 40,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 40,645 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRISION UNDER FRAME AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 40,645 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CORRISION UNDER FRAME AND CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 40,645 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion under belly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2021 35,375 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 35,375 miles

Fuel cap ineffective sealing washer missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 29,700 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,938 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 28,938 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 26,571 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 26,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 25,312 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 25,312 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,443 miles

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 23,443 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 19,046 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 NWO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NWO, 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 NWO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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