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H653 XCH

1990 Vespa (douglas) 125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,371 mi
Last recorded23,371 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) 12514,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 XCH
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 23,371 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,371 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 23,371 miles

exhaust silencer insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,371 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,371 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 23,371 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 23,371 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,371 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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H653 XCH is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) 125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 14,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H653 XCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 36 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H653 XCH registered?

H653 XCH is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 7 December 1990.

Is H653 XCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H653 XCH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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