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MX06 YWY

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,924 mi
Last recorded19,924 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 YWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 19,924 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 19,924 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 19,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on rhs (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 19,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on rhs (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 18,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on rhs (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 May 2021 18,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on rhs (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged excessively (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 May 2020 16,850 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 16,850 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement main plate + both engine rubber bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective missing rubber (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested bulb blown (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 15,412 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 13,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 10,870 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 10,870 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 9,390 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 3,209 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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MX06 YWY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX06 YWY, 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 MX06 YWY registered?

MX06 YWY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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