Piaggio Vespa (2006)
2006 Piaggio Vespa
CarHunch analysed 2,628 real MOT records for the 2006 Piaggio Vespa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Piaggio Vespa posts an 84% first-time MOT pass rate, 4 percentage points above the UK average, which is a solid result for a scooter of this age. However, 17.8% of these machines have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, a figure worth taking seriously if you're buying used.
These Vespas are running relatively modest mileage for their age—a median of 13,714 miles—suggesting many have been weekend or fair-weather transport rather than daily commuters. With an average of 1.67 failures and 3.8 advisories per vehicle, electrics and wear items are the main culprits; budget for brake fluid, hoses, and wiring checks before purchase, and always inspect the steering and suspension components in person.
What to check before buying a 2006 Piaggio Vespa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 2,627 | 84% | 1.67 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Piaggio Vespa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Piaggio Vespa vehicles fall between 8,306 and 20,473 miles.
2006 Piaggio Vespa — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 466 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (29% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Piaggio Vespa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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34.7%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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20.7%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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20.7%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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18.6%
Front wheel bearings have slight free play
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16.6%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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14%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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13.1%
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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