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RX56 ETU

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,628 mi
Last recorded8,628 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 ETU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 8,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 8,546 miles

head light lens missing

Fail 1 Apr 2017 8,524 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

head light lens missing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 7,260 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired headlamp glass missing but aim and image ok (1.2.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,005 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 5,960 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 4,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 4,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,074 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 3,940 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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RX56 ETU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX56 ETU, 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 RX56 ETU registered?

RX56 ETU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RX56 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 ETU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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