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A234 EGU

1983 Vespa (douglas) 125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,749 mi
Last recorded8,749 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) 1259,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 EGU
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 8,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 7,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 6,751 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 6,749 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 6,505 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 6,505 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 6,480 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 6,174 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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A234 EGU is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 9,315 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) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A234 EGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A234 EGU is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 14 November 1983.

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