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E227 KHW

1987 Vespa (douglas) Px

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,948 mi
Last recorded27,948 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px17,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE227 KHW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1987
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,877 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 27,694 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 27,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,261 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,438 miles

headlight very slightly loose

Fail 7 Aug 2015 23,328 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,450 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 17,447 miles

Nearside Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,352 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 17,352 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,250 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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E227 KHW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 17,032 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E227 KHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was E227 KHW registered?

E227 KHW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 18 September 1987.

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