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GWS 435X

1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166 mi
Last recorded166 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX12518,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWS 435X
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 166 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 33 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,135 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 39,130 miles

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,672 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,455 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,679 miles

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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GWS 435X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,020 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 GWS 435X, 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 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GWS 435X registered?

GWS 435X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 21 August 1981.

Is GWS 435X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWS 435X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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