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LJ56 GCU

2006 Piaggio Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,411 mi
Last recorded44,411 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Gts14,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 GCU
MakePiaggio
ModelGts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 44,411 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 41,191 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 40,437 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,918 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,197 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 37,163 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 31,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,735 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 24,358 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 24,358 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 20,738 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 20,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 17,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front and rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2011 13,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 9,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,436 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Gts?

Based on 993 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 3
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2
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LJ56 GCU is a 2006 Piaggio Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 14,783 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 GCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ56 GCU registered?

LJ56 GCU is a 2006 Piaggio Gts, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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