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E481 WAM

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,080 mi
Last recorded18,080 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE481 WAM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 18,080 miles

oil leak from motor

Pass 23 May 2019 17,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 17,938 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 17,938 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 17,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 17,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 17,858 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 17,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,155 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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E481 WAM is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E481 WAM, 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 E481 WAM registered?

E481 WAM is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E481 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E481 WAM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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