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A188 HLW

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,037 mi
Last recorded27,037 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 HLW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,007 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 26,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 26,809 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 26,780 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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A188 HLW is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,876 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 A188 HLW, 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 43 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 A188 HLW registered?

A188 HLW is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 15 December 1983.

Is A188 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A188 HLW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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