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D93 PKP

1987 Vespa (douglas) 125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,168 mi
Last recorded38,168 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) 12517,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD93 PKP
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 38,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,693 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 36,680 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 36,680 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 34,698 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 32,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 72,000 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,001 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 32,001 miles

tested for day light use only!

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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D93 PKP is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D93 PKP, 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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D93 PKP is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 13 July 1987.

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