MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Seat don't catch down.
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.
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))
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)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is G385 ALJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for G385 ALJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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