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WA56 DXS

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

21,483 mi
Last recorded21,483 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA56 DXS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,483 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess silent bushes (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 19,437 miles

Slight damage to number plate.

Pass 18 Feb 2021 18,197 miles

Slight damage on number plate.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 18,159 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight damage on number plate.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 17,224 miles

Abnormal noise from behind left hand drive cover area.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 16,567 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 16,373 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 12,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,167 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 12,167 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 11,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 10,142 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 5,665 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 4,524 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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WA56 DXS 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 86.7%.

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 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 WA56 DXS, 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 WA56 DXS registered?

WA56 DXS is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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