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A244 YMW

1984 Vespa PX125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,772 mi
Last recorded16,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Vespa PX12516,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA244 YMW
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,772 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 16,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 16,751 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 16,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,751 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 16,751 miles

Front Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 16,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,616 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,968 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 15,515 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2007 15,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2006 15,515 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 15,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

engine oil leak!

front wheel rim lateral run-out 1.0mm!

slight side play on rear wheel(tappered bearings!

How Reliable is the Vespa PX125?

Based on 1,317 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 21
Direction indicators not working 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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A244 YMW is a 1984 Vespa PX125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Vespa PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 16,751 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 PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A244 YMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Vespa PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A244 YMW registered?

A244 YMW is a 1984 Vespa PX125, first registered on 5 May 1984.

Is A244 YMW safe to buy?

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