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LJ56 GXF

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

36,919 mi
Last recorded36,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 GXF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 36,919 miles

Central Front Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Steel body excessively corroded and holed behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake grabbing severely Front brake grabbing when applied (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 36,418 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,399 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under side of frame body excessively corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 36,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,902 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,872 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 32,872 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,763 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 29,739 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,607 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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LJ56 GXF is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ56 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

LJ56 GXF is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ56 GXF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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