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A870 OCW

1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,836 mi
Last recorded36,836 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E16,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA870 OCW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,836 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 35,424 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 34,224 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 32,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 32,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,584 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,581 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 32,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,051 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,773 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,200 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,741 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 30,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,531 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,393 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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A870 OCW is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 A870 OCW, 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.

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What year was A870 OCW registered?

A870 OCW is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is A870 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A870 OCW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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