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B914 XOW

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,417 mi
Last recorded9,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E12,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB914 XOW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 9,417 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 9,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 8,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 5,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 1,792 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 763 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

light fouling of front mudguard and leg shield on nearside lock

rear brake travel

Fail 21 Nov 2013 762 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

light fouling of front mudguard and leg shield on nearside lock

rear brake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2012 34,202 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2012 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,989 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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B914 XOW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B914 XOW, 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 B914 XOW registered?

B914 XOW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B914 XOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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