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LF06 WFV

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,150 mi
Last recorded5,150 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 WFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 5,150 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 4,951 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2019 4,766 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 4,423 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 4,422 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 3,433 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 3,433 miles

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 17 May 2016 2,904 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 2,658 miles

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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 WFV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WFV, 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 WFV registered?

LF06 WFV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is LF06 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 WFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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