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F537 LDV

1989 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,141 mi
Last recorded34,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX12515,379 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF537 LDV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,141 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 31,428 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 May 2009 28,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 28,775 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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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F537 LDV is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 15,379 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 F537 LDV, 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 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F537 LDV registered?

F537 LDV is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F537 LDV safe to buy?

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