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C173 EHW

1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,047 mi
Last recorded13,047 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E19,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC173 EHW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 13,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 7,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 7,629 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 7,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 6,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 6,918 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 6,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 6,605 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 6,600 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 6,004 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 6,004 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 5,408 miles

beam image mask fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,236 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 5,222 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,977 miles

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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C173 EHW is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C173 EHW, 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 C173 EHW registered?

C173 EHW is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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