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C3 NRS

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,699 mi
Last recorded15,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 NRS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 15,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 15,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 15,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 15,099 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 14,552 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 14,086 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 14,086 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2016 13,677 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 13,126 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 11,628 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,424 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 10,424 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,781 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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C3 NRS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 NRS, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 NRS registered?

C3 NRS is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is C3 NRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 NRS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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