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E482 JYY

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,424 mi
Last recorded43,424 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 JYY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 43,424 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 42,889 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 42,888 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,691 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,987 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 41,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,677 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,476 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 41,476 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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E482 JYY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E482 JYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E482 JYY registered?

E482 JYY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E482 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E482 JYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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