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LF06 VHK

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,749 mi
Last recorded19,749 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 VHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 19,749 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 19,749 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 17,306 miles

Front damping effect slightly inadequate

Fail 3 Jul 2019 17,306 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front damping effect slightly inadequate

Pass 23 May 2018 17,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 16,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 16,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 16,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 15,763 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,707 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 13,748 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 12,986 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,443 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LF06 VHK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 13,431 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF06 VHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF06 VHK registered?

LF06 VHK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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