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HSG 288X

1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

5,860 mi
Last recorded5,860 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X12,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSG 288X
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP125X
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,860 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 5,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,550 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 5,247 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 5,245 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P125X?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicator not working 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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HSG 288X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 12,253 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) P125X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSG 288X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) P125X typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P125X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSG 288X registered?

HSG 288X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X, first registered on 13 October 1981.

Is HSG 288X safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSG 288X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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