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D123 OBW

1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,358 mi
Last recorded33,358 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX12512,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 OBW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 33,358 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,753 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 32,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,607 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,372 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?

Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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D123 OBW is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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) PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D123 OBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D123 OBW registered?

D123 OBW is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 12 December 1986.

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