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E50 ENU

1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,190 mi
Last recorded13,190 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX12512,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 ENU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 13,190 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 12,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 12,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 12,567 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 12,576 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 12,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 12,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 11,405 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 10,236 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 8,094 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 4,145 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 4,145 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 4,947 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 3,522 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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E50 ENU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 12,478 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 E50 ENU, 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 38 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 E50 ENU registered?

E50 ENU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 9 July 1988.

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