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JFW 478Y

1983 Vespa PX125

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,373 mi
Last recorded22,373 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFW 478Y
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,373 miles

main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 23 Sep 2008 22,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,461 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 21,461 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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JFW 478Y is a 1983 Vespa PX125 in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFW 478Y, 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 43 years old, this Vespa PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JFW 478Y registered?

JFW 478Y is a 1983 Vespa PX125, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is JFW 478Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFW 478Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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