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WK55 DWJ

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,496 mi
Last recorded37,496 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 DWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,496 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 34,073 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,344 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 23,541 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 23,541 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,950 miles

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

headlamp dip switch deteriated but function is not impaired

Pass 13 Sep 2012 18,493 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,493 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 18,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,174 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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WK55 DWJ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red 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 WK55 DWJ, 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 WK55 DWJ registered?

WK55 DWJ is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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