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G385 ALJ

1989 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,355 mi
Last recorded25,355 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px15,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG385 ALJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,355 miles

Seat don't catch down.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 25,353 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Seat don't catch down.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,070 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 22,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2/3mm remaining (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 20,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 20,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,478 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,362 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 15,350 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 15,338 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Oct 2008 14,605 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

cut in rear tyre

no plate damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,605 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

cut in rear tyre

no plate damaged

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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G385 ALJ is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px 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 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 G385 ALJ, 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.

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What year was G385 ALJ registered?

G385 ALJ is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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