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B638 LSW

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,193 mi
Last recorded35,193 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E12,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB638 LSW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,975 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 34,974 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 2,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

no speedo cable fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2013 2,354 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

no speedo cable fitted

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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B638 LSW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B638 LSW, 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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What year was B638 LSW registered?

B638 LSW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 6 February 1985.

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