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A791 LJK

1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E16,627 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA791 LJK
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2011

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009
Pass 18 Apr 2008
Pass 4 Apr 2007

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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A791 LJK is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 16,627 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 A791 LJK, 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 42 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A791 LJK registered?

A791 LJK is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 28 January 1984.

Is A791 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A791 LJK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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