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A15 VPA

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,434 mi
Last recorded6,434 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VPA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 6,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 6,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 5,724 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 5,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 5,149 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2011 4,675 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?

Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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A15 VPA is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,543 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 Vespa (douglas) PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 VPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A15 VPA registered?

A15 VPA is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is A15 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VPA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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