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A223 GRE

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,641 mi
Last recorded6,641 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA223 GRE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 6,641 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,591 miles

Front suspension and steering modification

frame modification

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2022 25,591 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front suspension and steering modification

frame modification

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2021 25,591 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front steering and suspension modification

frame modification

Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,320 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned with handle bars (2.4 (a))

Front suspension modification

frame modification

Pass 28 May 2016 8,774 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 5,660 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,660 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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A223 GRE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,572 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) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A223 GRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A223 GRE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 1 September 1983.

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