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LF06 OAW

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,295 mi
Last recorded14,295 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 OAW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 14,295 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 12,540 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 11,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 10,713 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 9,336 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 9,336 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 7,541 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 5,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 4,895 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 2,737 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 2,364 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 2,308 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 2,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 1,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 1,251 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 1,251 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 OAW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver 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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

LF06 OAW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is LF06 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 OAW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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