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C389 CTR

1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

13,634 mi
Last recorded13,634 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E19,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC389 CTR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 13,634 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 13,281 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 13,281 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2022 12,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 12,104 miles

Considerable effort needed to produce satisfactory brake performance.

Pass 18 May 2018 11,639 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 11,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 11,024 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 11,014 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,831 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 10,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 9,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 8,255 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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C389 CTR is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C389 CTR, 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 C389 CTR registered?

C389 CTR is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C389 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C389 CTR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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