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WX56 HYP

2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

3,167 mi
Last recorded3,167 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 5013,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 HYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 3,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 3,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 3,030 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 3,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 2,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 2,499 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 2,444 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 2,434 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 2,432 miles

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

crack in the rear number plate

Pass 14 Jan 2013 2,317 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 2,237 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 2,237 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 2,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 1,375 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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WX56 HYP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WX56 HYP, 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 WX56 HYP registered?

WX56 HYP is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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