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BFW 443W

1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,886 mi
Last recorded64,886 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X12,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFW 443W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP125X
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,886 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 61,876 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 61,876 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,415 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,220 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 45,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,553 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,553 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,475 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,357 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,309 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P125X?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicator not working 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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BFW 443W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 12,253 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) P125X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BFW 443W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) P125X typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P125X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BFW 443W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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