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C794 EHU

1999 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,209 mi
Last recorded39,209 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 EHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 39,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 38,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 37,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 36,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 36,173 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,451 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,642 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,641 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,614 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 33,614 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

the visual tell-tale light for the indicators is not working

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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C794 EHU is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 C794 EHU, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C794 EHU registered?

C794 EHU is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is C794 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C794 EHU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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