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A786 GBE

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

609 mi
Last recorded609 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA786 GBE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 459 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 313 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 809 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 9 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 2 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2010 15,229 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 9,951 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?

Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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A786 GBE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A786 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A786 GBE registered?

A786 GBE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 18 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A786 GBE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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