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9,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel hub damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?
Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.
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E479 UPW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E479 UPW, 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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E479 UPW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 1 June 1987.
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