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C399 SDX

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Gold Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

9,834 mi
Last recorded9,834 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 SDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2007 9,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 9,834 miles

Holes rusted in rear of chassis

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 9,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 9,832 miles

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.

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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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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What year was C399 SDX registered?

C399 SDX is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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