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C817 LBW

1986 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,106 mi
Last recorded3,106 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Piaggio Vespa14,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC817 LBW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 3,106 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 3,106 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 1,586 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 1,577 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 2 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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C817 LBW is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C817 LBW, 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 C817 LBW registered?

C817 LBW is a 1986 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C817 LBW safe to buy?

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