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DRT 334Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,040 mi
Last recorded30,040 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRT 334Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 30,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,221 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 28,648 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 12,188 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 12,167 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 12,167 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,776 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,776 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 11,776 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,029 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 11,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 9,424 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,165 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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DRT 334Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,876 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 DRT 334Y, 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 43 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 DRT 334Y registered?

DRT 334Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 24 May 1983.

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