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A931 MWC

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,594 mi
Last recorded7,594 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA931 MWC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 7,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 7,398 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 7,030 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 7,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,842 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2011 5,802 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2010 5,420 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2008 5,347 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 5,164 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 5,164 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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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A931 MWC is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A931 MWC, 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 A931 MWC registered?

A931 MWC is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 31 August 1983.

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