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D748 RFJ

1987 Vespa (douglas) 125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,024 mi
Last recorded38,024 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) 12517,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD748 RFJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 38,024 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake will need adjusting up

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 38,024 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake will need adjusting up

Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock not working (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 36,079 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front lock stop close to hitting mudguard

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 34,430 miles

Nearside Front lock stop at the limits

Pass 7 May 2022 32,996 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 May 2018 32,990 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,690 miles

Both brakes need adjustment ,as both could be better. To much free play in lever and pedle

Pass 6 Nov 2010 31,918 miles

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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D748 RFJ is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D748 RFJ, 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 D748 RFJ registered?

D748 RFJ is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 16 June 1987.

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