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G252 SDV

1990 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,416 mi
Last recorded39,416 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) PX12517,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG252 SDV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 39,416 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,408 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 39,406 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Mar 2019 39,406 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 39,406 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,158 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 12,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 12,669 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 10,008 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 10,008 miles

Rear Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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G252 SDV is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 17,609 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 G252 SDV, 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 36 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G252 SDV registered?

G252 SDV is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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