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C401 PUY

1986 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

14,637 mi
Last recorded14,637 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC401 PUY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 14,637 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 14,637 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 14,533 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 14,533 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 14,228 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 13,898 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 13,232 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 13,225 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2021 12,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 12,339 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 12,339 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 11,472 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 10,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,243 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 10,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 9,238 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 8,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 8,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 6,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 5,186 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2009 4,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 4,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,157 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 4,145 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 2,687 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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C401 PUY is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 14,444 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 C401 PUY, 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 40 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C401 PUY registered?

C401 PUY is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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The MOT history for C401 PUY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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