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C459 CTR

1986 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,666 mi
Last recorded26,666 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 CTR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 26,665 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 26,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,046 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 26,033 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,695 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,455 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 29,455 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 28,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 27,237 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front brake lever reserve travel

Pass 23 Dec 2009 23,744 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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C459 CTR is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C459 CTR, 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 C459 CTR registered?

C459 CTR is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C459 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C459 CTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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