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E407 VRJ

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

19,918 mi
Last recorded19,918 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE407 VRJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 19,778 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 19,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 19,773 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 19,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 19,773 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,774 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,774 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 18,676 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 18,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 16,528 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 16,528 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 15,544 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 14,626 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,957 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,418 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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E407 VRJ is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E407 VRJ, 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 E407 VRJ registered?

E407 VRJ is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 17 October 1987.

Is E407 VRJ safe to buy?

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