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A30 DFS

1984 Vespa (douglas) 125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,556 mi
Last recorded7,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) 1257,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 DFS
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 7,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 7,369 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 7,369 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour All indicators white lights (4.4.3 (a))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,357 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 7,357 miles

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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A30 DFS is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) 125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 7,369 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 A30 DFS, 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 42 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A30 DFS registered?

A30 DFS is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 18 April 1984.

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