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A657 RUM

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,535 mi
Last recorded12,535 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA657 RUM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2016 12,535 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Upper Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. shock absorber mount (2.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,489 miles

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

front tyre low pressure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,112 miles

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

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

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

rear foot brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,377 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,644 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 9,237 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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A657 RUM is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A657 RUM, 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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A657 RUM is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 12 September 1983.

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