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C825 MGM

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,460 mi
Last recorded1,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC825 MGM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 1,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 1,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 1,460 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 1,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 1,460 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 1,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 1,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 1,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 1,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 1,450 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 1,450 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 1,450 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 1,460 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 1,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 1,450 miles

front brake lever slightly tight in operation but working adequately

front tyre worn

slight play front hub bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 1,460 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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C825 MGM is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C825 MGM, 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 C825 MGM registered?

C825 MGM is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 September 1985.

Is C825 MGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C825 MGM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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