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LJ56 KFZ

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,328 mi
Last recorded12,328 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KFZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 12,328 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 19,580 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 16,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 15,011 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 14,991 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 14,978 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 14,978 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 14,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 13,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 12,767 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,565 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 8,565 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LJ56 KFZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,470 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 KFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ56 KFZ registered?

LJ56 KFZ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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