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C908 NMB

1986 Vespa PX125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,108 mi
Last recorded39,108 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Vespa PX12515,548 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 NMB
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 39,108 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,309 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 37,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 35,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,747 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 34,746 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 34,310 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa PX125?

Based on 1,317 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 21
Direction indicators not working 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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C908 NMB is a 1986 Vespa PX125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Vespa PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 15,548 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 PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C908 NMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C908 NMB registered?

C908 NMB is a 1986 Vespa PX125, first registered on 25 September 1986.

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