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LK06 OES

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,582 mi
Last recorded25,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 OES
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,582 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 25,582 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 25,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 25,582 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 25,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 25,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 25,103 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,990 miles

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 24,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 20,827 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,751 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 16,639 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,761 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 11,070 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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LK06 OES is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LK06 OES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK06 OES registered?

LK06 OES is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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The MOT history for LK06 OES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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