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E72 BVW

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,894 mi
Last recorded19,894 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,543 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE72 BVW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 19,894 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 19,112 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 18,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 17,571 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 17,538 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 17,007 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 14,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 14,874 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 14,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 14,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,971 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 12,011 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 12,011 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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E72 BVW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E72 BVW, 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 E72 BVW registered?

E72 BVW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 7 October 1987.

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