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A825 XSG

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

2,500 mi
Last recorded2,500 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA825 XSG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 2,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 2,430 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 2,421 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 2,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 3,276 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 25,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 2,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 2,137 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 2,112 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 1,940 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 780 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,236 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 53,236 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,088 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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A825 XSG is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A825 XSG, 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 A825 XSG registered?

A825 XSG is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 18 August 1983.

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