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A547 JFX

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,069 mi
Last recorded40,069 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA547 JFX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,069 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 39,722 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,781 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 34,459 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 34,459 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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A547 JFX is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A547 JFX, 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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What year was A547 JFX registered?

A547 JFX is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 25 October 1983.

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