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F578 URE

1989 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,081 mi
Last recorded13,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px15,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 URE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 13,081 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 13,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2016 12,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 12,051 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 12,048 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 11,913 miles

roughness in front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,603 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 11,592 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,165 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 11,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 11,153 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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F578 URE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 15,338 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F578 URE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F578 URE registered?

F578 URE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is F578 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F578 URE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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