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E172 MJT

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Purple Petrol 180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,633 mi
Last recorded10,633 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E11,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE172 MJT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1987
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,633 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 10,633 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 10,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,491 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 10,393 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 10,298 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 10,194 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 9,896 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 9,156 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 8,490 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 8,470 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 8,470 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 7,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 6,801 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 5,317 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 5,317 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,207 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 16,173 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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E172 MJT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Purple with a 180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 11,327 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) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E172 MJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E172 MJT registered?

E172 MJT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 5 August 1987.

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