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N294 CNC

1996 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,178 mi
Last recorded11,178 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Vespa11,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 CNC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 11,178 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 10,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 10,646 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 10,646 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 10,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 10,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 10,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 9,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 9,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 9,191 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 8,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 8,539 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 8,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 7,746 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,427 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 7,072 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 7,061 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 5,700 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 5,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 5,200 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 4,869 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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N294 CNC is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 11,606 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 N294 CNC, 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 30 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 N294 CNC registered?

N294 CNC is a 1996 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N294 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 CNC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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