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E731 RWO

1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,691 mi
Last recorded22,691 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E11,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE731 RWO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 22,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,672 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 33,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,289 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,212 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 31,212 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,769 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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E731 RWO is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 11,327 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) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E731 RWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E731 RWO registered?

E731 RWO is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 7 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E731 RWO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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