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C155 XLY

1986 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,777 mi
Last recorded26,777 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 XLY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 26,777 miles

Bad oil leak.

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre contaminated with oil.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 26,729 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 26,719 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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C155 XLY is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 14,444 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C155 XLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 40 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C155 XLY?

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What year was C155 XLY registered?

C155 XLY is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 1986.

Is C155 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C155 XLY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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