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B142 TCL

1985 Vespa PX125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,032 mi
Last recorded29,032 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1985 Vespa PX12525,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 TCL
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 29,032 miles

Front tyre is cracking and over 10 years old

Rear tyre is cracking and over 10 years old

Fail 25 Jun 2022 29,032 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyre is cracking and over 10 years old

Rear tyre is cracking and over 10 years old

Pass 3 Jul 2020 28,833 miles

front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2015 28,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 28,788 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 28,615 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,197 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,199 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,026 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 25,024 miles

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 25,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,009 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa PX125?

Based on 1,317 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 21
Direction indicators not working 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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B142 TCL is a 1985 Vespa PX125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Vespa PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B142 TCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B142 TCL registered?

B142 TCL is a 1985 Vespa PX125, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B142 TCL safe to buy?

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