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C314 AHU

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,054 mi
Last recorded16,054 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC314 AHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 16,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 15,702 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 15,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 15,025 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2010 14,993 miles

Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Centre Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,993 miles

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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C314 AHU is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C314 AHU, 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 C314 AHU registered?

C314 AHU is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 1985.

Is C314 AHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C314 AHU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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