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LJ56 EXA

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,147 mi
Last recorded30,147 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 EXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,147 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 30,147 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 26,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,766 miles

Central Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,920 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,023 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 18,098 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 17,262 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 9,139 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 9,139 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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LJ56 EXA is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ56 EXA, 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 LJ56 EXA registered?

LJ56 EXA is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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