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LX56 DXL

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,570 mi
Last recorded44,570 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 DXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,570 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,160 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,785 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,343 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2010 17,947 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 DXL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DXL, 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.

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What year was LX56 DXL registered?

LX56 DXL is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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