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LF06 VEX

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,214 mi
Last recorded12,214 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 VEX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 12,214 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 12,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 12,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 12,108 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 12,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 11,957 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 11,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 9,031 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 5,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 5,601 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 5,528 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 5,514 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2015 4,726 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 3,497 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 2,773 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 2,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 1,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 273 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 VEX is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

LF06 VEX is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 April 2006.

Is LF06 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 VEX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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