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LJ55 WFK

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,548 mi
Last recorded36,548 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 WFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,697 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 27,697 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 20,923 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 14,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 10,196 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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LJ55 WFK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ55 WFK, 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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What year was LJ55 WFK registered?

LJ55 WFK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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