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LJ56 HXM

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,600 mi
Last recorded25,600 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 HXM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 25,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth. (110/70R11) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread No. plate broken. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 24,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 24,462 miles

Rear Lamp unit broken.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 24,080 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,003 miles

Nearside Mirror assembly loose.

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,951 miles

Front Tyre under inflated.

Oil light flickering on during test.

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 23,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 20,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 17,508 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 17,508 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 15,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 15,623 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 14,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2012 14,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 10,224 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 6,899 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 3,320 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 HXM is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HXM, 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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LJ56 HXM is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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