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LF06 UYC

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,301 mi
Last recorded18,301 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 UYC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 18,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 18,179 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 18,179 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 17,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,099 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 13,204 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 8,969 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,968 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 8,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,968 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 8,968 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 8,968 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 8,968 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 8,968 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,276 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 8,276 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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 UYC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

LF06 UYC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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The MOT history for LF06 UYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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