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LF06 UXB

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,985 mi
Last recorded9,985 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 UXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 9,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 8,293 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 8,236 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 7,100 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

front brake has a slight bind

Pass 5 Nov 2014 7,100 miles

front brake has a slight bind

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 7,100 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 5,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 5,739 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 5,687 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 5,687 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

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

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,526 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 UXB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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