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M15 CXL

1997 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,982 mi
Last recorded9,982 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 CXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 9,982 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 9,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 9,790 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 9,310 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 8,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 8,069 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 6,847 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Jan 2007 6,847 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 6,924 miles

Front Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 6,579 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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M15 CXL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 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 M15 CXL, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M15 CXL registered?

M15 CXL is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is M15 CXL safe to buy?

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