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BOT 508V

2003 Vespa (douglas) P125X

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,318 mi
Last recorded29,318 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vespa (douglas) P125X10,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 508V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP125X
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,318 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 29,318 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 29,012 miles

Rear tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,823 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,689 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 25,938 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 25,245 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 25,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 24,905 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 24,905 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,748 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,161 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 24,161 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 23,938 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,322 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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BOT 508V is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) P125X in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Vespa (douglas) P125X models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 10,209 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) 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 BOT 508V, 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 23 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P125X is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BOT 508V is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) P125X, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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