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F728 BYD

1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,854 mi
Last recorded26,854 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E18,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF728 BYD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 26,854 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 26,850 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 25,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 23,818 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,661 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 22,661 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,464 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,858 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,446 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 21,443 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,204 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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F728 BYD is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 18,196 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 F728 BYD, 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 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F728 BYD is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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