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D234 HJT

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,263 mi
Last recorded18,263 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E11,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD234 HJT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 18,263 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,775 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 17,775 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2023 17,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 17,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 20,819 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,028 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 18,406 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,919 miles

Front fork link slight free play.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,649 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 11,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 11,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,298 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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D234 HJT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 11,327 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 D234 HJT, 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 39 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 D234 HJT registered?

D234 HJT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 9 February 1987.

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