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LX06 FWA

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,147 mi
Last recorded17,147 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 FWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 17,147 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 15,585 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 15,418 miles

Offside Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess very worn, will need replacing soon (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 15,397 miles

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

Offside Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess very worn, will need replacing soon (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2022 15,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 14,872 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 14,606 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 11,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 10,366 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 9,931 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 3,389 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 2,161 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 2,161 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

front tyre has a punture

Pass 8 Nov 2011 21 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 9,129 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 9,044 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,622 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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LX06 FWA 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 LX06 FWA, 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 LX06 FWA registered?

LX06 FWA is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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