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C164 HBA

1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,062 mi
Last recorded9,062 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E19,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 HBA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 9,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 9,042 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 90,369 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,891 miles

Oil leak

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

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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C164 HBA is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 19,438 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 C164 HBA, 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 40 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 C164 HBA registered?

C164 HBA is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C164 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C164 HBA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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