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EDG 53Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,220 mi
Last recorded46,220 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDG 53Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,220 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 46,220 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,278 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight oil leak on to rear wheel and hub

Pass 27 May 2011 39,055 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 37,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,737 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,567 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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EDG 53Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,572 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 EDG 53Y, 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 43 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 EDG 53Y registered?

EDG 53Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 6 July 1983.

Is EDG 53Y safe to buy?

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