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C3 CXL

1987 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,382 mi
Last recorded5,382 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Piaggio Vespa14,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CXL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 5,382 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 5,382 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Horn barely audible at idle speed

Pass 29 Sep 2023 3,520 miles

severe oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Sep 2022 1,051 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 1,038 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp not working lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle identification number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 814 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 808 miles

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws missing. (3.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 5 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 5 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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C3 CXL is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 14,124 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 C3 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 39 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 C3 CXL registered?

C3 CXL is a 1987 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is C3 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CXL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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