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B174 KNV

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,200 mi
Last recorded42,200 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E12,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB174 KNV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 42,200 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 42,200 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 42,200 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 21 May 2015 42,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,200 miles

indicators masked

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,200 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,200 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 42,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,200 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,200 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,200 miles

Spare tyre low pressure

Pass 1 May 2008 42,200 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 4,200 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 4,220 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 42,199 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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B174 KNV is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 12,104 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 B174 KNV, 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 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B174 KNV is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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