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D124 HRU

1987 Vespa (douglas) 125

Black Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,982 mi
Last recorded31,982 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) 12517,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 HRU
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,982 miles

no seat lock

Fail 18 Aug 2014 31,982 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

no seat lock

Pass 28 Aug 2013 31,982 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,759 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not very loud

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

Fail 1 May 2012 31,758 miles

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 31,694 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2007 28,000 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,976 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,222 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 27,193 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front brake in need of adjustment

slight play in head race bearings

Fail 27 Jul 2006 27,056 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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D124 HRU is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Black with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 17,753 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) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D124 HRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D124 HRU registered?

D124 HRU is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 14 April 1987.

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