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HBB 229W

1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,010 mi
Last recorded13,010 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX12518,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBB 229W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2022 13,010 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 18,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 18,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,169 miles

rear tyre side walls crack

Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 10,538 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,715 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 7,619 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,493 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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HBB 229W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBB 229W, 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 HBB 229W registered?

HBB 229W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 8 July 1981.

Is HBB 229W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBB 229W shows 11 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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