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GYH 738W

1980 Vespa PX125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,843 mi
Last recorded18,843 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Vespa PX12517,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 738W
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 18,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,026 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play Possible, may be on splines (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Possible. May be on splines. (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 17,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,918 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 17,918 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,347 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa PX125?

Based on 1,317 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 21
Direction indicators not working 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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GYH 738W is a 1980 Vespa PX125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Vespa PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 17,680 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 PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GYH 738W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Vespa PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GYH 738W registered?

GYH 738W is a 1980 Vespa PX125, first registered on 22 September 1980.

Is GYH 738W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GYH 738W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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