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GVL 388Y

1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,746 mi
Last recorded24,746 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125E21,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVL 388Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2021 24,746 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 24,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 24,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,090 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 23,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 21,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 19,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 18,424 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 14,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 10,324 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 9,108 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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GVL 388Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 21,226 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GVL 388Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 44 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GVL 388Y registered?

GVL 388Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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The MOT history for GVL 388Y shows 12 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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