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LJ56 UDW

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,019 mi
Last recorded9,019 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 UDW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2026 9,019 miles

Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 9,022 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 9,022 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 9,022 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 9,021 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 7,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 7,680 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 7,680 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 7,680 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 7,680 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 7,680 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 7,680 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

number plate cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 7,578 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,428 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 UDW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDW, 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 UDW registered?

LJ56 UDW is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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