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D461 HWD

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,182 mi
Last recorded17,182 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD461 HWD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,182 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,938 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 15,947 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,439 miles

slight surface corrosion to several frame sections, efficient at test.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 15,438 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

slight surface corrosion to several frame sections, efficient at test.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,321 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 13,321 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 9,844 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine could affect rear tyre in future

Pass 12 Jun 2010 6,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,007 miles

front brake could do with adjusting.

Pass 30 May 2008 5,830 miles

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

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

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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D461 HWD is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,543 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 D461 HWD, 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 39 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 D461 HWD registered?

D461 HWD is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 18 March 1987.

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