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CAE 811V

1980 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,964 mi
Last recorded14,964 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1980 Piaggio Vespa14,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAE 811V
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 14,964 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 14,964 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 14,651 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,651 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,245 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 8,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 6,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,090 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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CAE 811V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 14,964 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 CAE 811V, 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 46 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAE 811V registered?

CAE 811V is a 1980 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 1980.

Is CAE 811V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAE 811V shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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