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GHL 165V

2004 Vespa (douglas) Px

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12 mi
Last recorded12 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px7,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 165V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 12 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 12 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 12 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 12 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 7 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 May 2019 7 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 24,555 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 4,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 24,555 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 4,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 1,595 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,468 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

wire loose near front suspension

Fail 30 Jan 2015 24,466 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

wire loose near front suspension

Pass 20 May 2014 573 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 115 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 3 miles

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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GHL 165V is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 7,682 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 GHL 165V, 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 22 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GHL 165V is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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