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LX56 AYB

2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

32,641 mi
Last recorded32,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts14,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 AYB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 32,641 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan area starting to show signs of rusting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 30,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 1/2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 30,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 28,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 25,830 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside steering stop worn

unable to check brake fluid levels

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,064 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 25,064 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 May 2016 38,917 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,800 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,901 miles

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

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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LX56 AYB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX56 AYB, 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 LX56 AYB registered?

LX56 AYB is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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