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LJ56 TZC

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,470 mi
Last recorded40,470 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 TZC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 40,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 36,173 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 32,650 miles

Front front panel missing

Front front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Lower fan cover loose

Offside Lower side reflector loose

Fail 2 Aug 2024 32,650 miles

Front front panel missing

Front front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Lower fan cover loose

Offside Lower side reflector loose

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 32,054 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 32,054 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2021 31,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 30,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,112 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,189 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,257 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 TZC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

LJ56 TZC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ56 TZC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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