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D778 JVU

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

646 mi
Last recorded646 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD778 JVU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 646 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 550 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 549 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2015 425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 386 miles

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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D778 JVU is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D778 JVU, 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 D778 JVU registered?

D778 JVU is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 23 January 1987.

Is D778 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D778 JVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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