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C945 CTR

1985 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,851 mi
Last recorded33,851 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Piaggio Vespa15,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC945 CTR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 33,851 miles

Front mudguard slightly hitting hone casing

Pass 25 Jun 2022 33,296 miles

Front Road spring worn, but not excessively soft movement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 32,366 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 31,989 miles

Front fork movement slightly stiff

Pass 2 Aug 2017 28,426 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front mudguard bolt loose

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members fork pin (2.3.4)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 28,426 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation getting damaged due to wrong fitment (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Front mudguard bolt loose

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members fork pin (2.3.4)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose thread damaged (2.3.3a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling wheel fitted wrong (2.5.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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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C945 CTR is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C945 CTR, 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 C945 CTR registered?

C945 CTR is a 1985 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C945 CTR safe to buy?

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