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C30 KAW

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,840 mi
Last recorded10,840 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 KAW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,840 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,437 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 10,437 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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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C30 KAW is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,651 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 C30 KAW, 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 41 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C30 KAW registered?

C30 KAW is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C30 KAW safe to buy?

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