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FBL 976V

1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,338 mi
Last recorded5,338 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBL 976V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 5,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 4,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 4,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 3,547 miles

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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FBL 976V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 14,197 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBL 976V, 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 46 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FBL 976V registered?

FBL 976V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is FBL 976V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBL 976V shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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