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LF06 VGU

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,577 mi
Last recorded59,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 VGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 59,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 59,177 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 59,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 59,160 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2016 33,057 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 33,057 miles

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

Rear Front mudguard insecure rear mudguard loose as well as the air box (2.3.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,185 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,251 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 27,251 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 24,105 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 24,105 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 15,511 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s grip partialy insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,581 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 11,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,124 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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LF06 VGU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 14,470 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF06 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa Gts typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa Gts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF06 VGU is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 6 May 2006.

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