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C543 LUJ

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

377 mi
Last recorded377 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC543 LUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 377 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 327 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 327 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 5,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013
Pass 3 May 2012 3,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 1,055 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 147 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 3,724 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 252 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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C543 LUJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 C543 LUJ, 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 C543 LUJ registered?

C543 LUJ is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 December 1985.

Is C543 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C543 LUJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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