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C749 HCA

1986 Piaggio PK125

Blue Petrol 122cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

18,081 mi
Last recorded18,081 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Piaggio PK12510,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC749 HCA
MakePiaggio
ModelPK125
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine122cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 18,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 17,051 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 16,949 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 16,949 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 16,604 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 16,604 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 15,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,724 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 15,403 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 15,403 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 May 2017 15,403 miles

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,855 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 10,038 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 9,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,827 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,208 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,457 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio PK125?

Based on 5,966 MOT tests across 708 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 68
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 66
Direction indicator not working 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 57
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 40
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C749 HCA is a 1986 Piaggio PK125 in Blue with a 122cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1986 Piaggio PK125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 10,680 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 PK125 fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 68 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C749 HCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio PK125 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 40 years old, this Piaggio PK125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C749 HCA registered?

C749 HCA is a 1986 Piaggio PK125, first registered on 20 March 1986.

Is C749 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C749 HCA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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