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C492 JMJ

1986 Piaggio Unknown

Red Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,379 mi
Last recorded11,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Unknown11,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC492 JMJ
MakePiaggio
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 11,379 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 11,354 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock absorber, upper mounting point, slightly corroded,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise stop lamp fitment to front brake lever

advise, front brake lever travel

front wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

headlamp beam images cloudy and slightly reduced output

suspect possible part not fitted in engine area,, studs exposed

tape on headlamp lens

Fail 15 Jun 2024 11,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock absorber, upper mounting point, slightly corroded,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise stop lamp fitment to front brake lever

advise, front brake lever travel

front wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

headlamp beam images cloudy and slightly reduced output

suspect possible part not fitted in engine area,, studs exposed

tape on headlamp lens

Pass 15 Jul 2023 11,301 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock absorber, upper mounting area,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise, front brake lever travel

front wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation

headlamp image cloudy, output slightly reduced

no stop light fitted to front brake,, recommend check

suspect part not fitted to engine area, as studs exposed ?

tape on headlamp lens

Fail 15 Jul 2023 11,301 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear shock absorber, upper mounting area,, recommend wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise, front brake lever travel

front wheel bearing, slight noise on rotation

headlamp image cloudy, output slightly reduced

no stop light fitted to front brake,, recommend check

suspect part not fitted to engine area, as studs exposed ?

tape on headlamp lens

Pass 11 Jun 2022 11,214 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advance travel, front brake lever

headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

no stop lamp working with front brake,,, recommend check

suspects nuts missing from engine casing bolts, recommend checkj

Fail 11 Jun 2022 11,214 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) recommend keep check (5.2.1 (a) (i))

advance travel, front brake lever

headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

no stop lamp working with front brake,,, recommend check

suspects nuts missing from engine casing bolts, recommend checkj

Pass 13 May 2021 11,170 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Unknown?

Based on 2,056 MOT tests across 806 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
806
On UK Roads
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C492 JMJ is a 1986 Piaggio Unknown in Red with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 11,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Piaggio Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 40 years old, this Piaggio Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C492 JMJ registered?

C492 JMJ is a 1986 Piaggio Unknown, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C492 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C492 JMJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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