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D766 MRH

1987 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,180 mi
Last recorded11,180 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px17,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD766 MRH
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 11,180 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 2,830 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Central Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 9,921 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 9,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 9,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 9,462 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 9,462 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 9,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 9,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 8,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 8,636 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 8,037 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 7,110 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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D766 MRH is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 17,032 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D766 MRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was D766 MRH registered?

D766 MRH is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 30 January 1987.

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