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LJ56 EWC

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,965 mi
Last recorded77,965 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 EWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 77,965 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 74,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 71,197 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,758 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,657 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 67,657 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 62,402 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 62,402 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2017 57,752 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 57,752 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,586 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 51,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,253 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,424 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,071 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 EWC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EWC, 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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LJ56 EWC is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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