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LJ56 NFP

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,849 mi
Last recorded16,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 NFP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 16,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,258 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 16,258 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated Engine press fit bushes (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Bellypanel (6.1.1a)

Oil leak Large oil presence ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,258 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 16,258 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 16,258 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

front mudguard cracked

oil leak

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,258 miles

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

front mudguard broken

no plate light not working

Fail 23 Jun 2015 16,258 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front mudguard broken

no plate light not working

Pass 20 Jun 2014 16,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 16,258 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 16,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 16,258 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,258 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 10,213 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,155 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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LJ56 NFP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 14,924 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 NFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ56 NFP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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