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C204 WRU

1985 Vespa (douglas) Px

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91 mi
Last recorded91 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px15,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC204 WRU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 91 miles

no light fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2017 92 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 24,852 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 24,851 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre fouling another component rubbing against exhaust (4.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

lights covered

Fail 28 Feb 2014 365 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Inner Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

lights covered

Pass 28 Feb 2014 365 miles

Inner Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

lights covered

Pass 7 Mar 2013 184 miles

lights covered. not to be used at night or periods of low visabilty

Pass 2 Mar 2012 103 miles

lights covered and not tested. not to be used at night

Pass 10 Mar 2011 1 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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C204 WRU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,148 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C204 WRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C204 WRU registered?

C204 WRU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 5 October 1985.

Is C204 WRU safe to buy?

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