MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,834 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
some corrosion on several parts of the chassis
Holes rusted in rear of chassis
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
holes rusted in rear of chassis
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
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C399 SDX is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Gold with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 C399 SDX, 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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C399 SDX is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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