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LJ56 NEY

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,013 mi
Last recorded15,013 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 NEY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 15,013 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 15,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 14,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 7,354 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 7,354 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 4,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 3,767 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 3,767 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 1,075 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 583 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 279 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 NEY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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