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C21 OSA

1990 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,184 mi
Last recorded10,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Piaggio Vespa16,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 OSA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 10,184 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 10,184 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 9,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 8,785 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 8,791 miles

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 8,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,463 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 8,227 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 8,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,101 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 8,087 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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C21 OSA is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 16,966 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 C21 OSA, 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 36 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C21 OSA registered?

C21 OSA is a 1990 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is C21 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 OSA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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