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LJ56 AVV

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,520 mi
Last recorded26,520 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 AVV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 26,520 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 26,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 26,480 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 26,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 26,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 25,265 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2021 25,265 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,854 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,813 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 19,116 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine management light on.

Pass 27 May 2015 17,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2014 15,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,509 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 12,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,203 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 11,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,454 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 8,346 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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LJ56 AVV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ56 AVV, 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 LJ56 AVV registered?

LJ56 AVV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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