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E23 FUY

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,371 mi
Last recorded33,371 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE23 FUY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 33,371 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play strip and check has play req attention now strong advise (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 33,371 miles

Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play strip and check has play req attention now strong advise (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working front (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 32,442 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 32,442 miles

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

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 31,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 31,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 31,271 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 26,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,339 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 24,336 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,947 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 21,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 20,494 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,717 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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E23 FUY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 13,543 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 E23 FUY, 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 39 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 E23 FUY registered?

E23 FUY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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