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B790 PLT

1985 Vespa PX125

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,805 mi
Last recorded17,805 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Vespa PX12525,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB790 PLT
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 17,805 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 17,786 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 17 May 2018 17,773 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 16,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 15,241 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 14,466 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 14,466 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2014 13,841 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 13 May 2014 13,841 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

cables need tidying up front end

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,458 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 42,458 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2006 42,458 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 42,458 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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B790 PLT is a 1985 Vespa PX125 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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 B790 PLT, 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 B790 PLT registered?

B790 PLT is a 1985 Vespa PX125, first registered on 28 May 1985.

Is B790 PLT safe to buy?

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