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LX56 AYL

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

6,797 mi
Last recorded6,797 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 AYL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 6,797 miles

Both tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2024 6,186 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 6,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 5,252 miles

Unable to inspect rear pads

Pass 5 May 2022 5,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 4,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 4,373 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 4,283 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2017 2,971 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 36,050 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,796 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Dec 2013 34,678 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 34,678 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Can't inspect rear brake pads

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,267 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,767 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,065 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LX56 AYL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,470 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX56 AYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX56 AYL registered?

LX56 AYL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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