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LKJ 257V

2006 Piaggio Vespa 50

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,900 mi
Last recorded8,900 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa 502,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 257V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa 50
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 8,900 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 8,800 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2010 9,114 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,114 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,091 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 May 2007

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 26 May 2007
Pass 29 Mar 2006
Fail 29 Mar 2006

Centre Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa 50?

Based on 795 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
314
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Throttle operating incorrectly 8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 8
wheel bearings are excessively rough 8
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LKJ 257V is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa 50 in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 2,485 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 50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LKJ 257V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LKJ 257V registered?

LKJ 257V is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa 50, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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