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LF06 NXP

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,876 mi
Last recorded39,876 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 NXP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 39,876 miles

Front MUDGUARD BROKEN

HEADLAMP HAS POOR BEAM PATTEN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 39,876 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front MUDGUARD BROKEN

HEADLAMP HAS POOR BEAM PATTEN

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 37,124 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,738 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 35,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,204 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 35,204 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,839 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 31,839 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,703 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 25,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 13,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,933 miles

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

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 NXP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

LF06 NXP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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