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A689 DPC

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,923 mi
Last recorded6,923 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA689 DPC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 6,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 6,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 6,697 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 6,695 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 6,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 6,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 5,549 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 5,309 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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A689 DPC is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A689 DPC, 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 A689 DPC registered?

A689 DPC is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 8 August 1983.

Is A689 DPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A689 DPC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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