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E111 PTX

1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,911 mi
Last recorded37,911 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas13,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE111 PTX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 37,911 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 37,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 36,634 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 36,634 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,494 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 32,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 30,404 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 30,387 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated exhaust box small holes (7.1.1a)

chassis number very faint

Fail 16 May 2014 30,378 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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E111 PTX is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,404 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) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E111 PTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E111 PTX registered?

E111 PTX is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 24 November 1987.

Is E111 PTX safe to buy?

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