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LJ56 TVL

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,068 mi
Last recorded24,068 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 TVL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 24,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 23,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 21,982 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 22,462 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 22,462 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,249 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 18,249 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 18,197 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 18,197 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 17,098 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 17,098 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,672 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 13,568 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 7,236 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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 TVL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

LJ56 TVL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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