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KRU 284W

1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,128 mi
Last recorded23,128 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRU 284W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 23,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,024 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear (3.3.A1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 23,024 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort rear (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,842 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,362 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 18,423 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 18,418 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 16,513 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 16,513 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 16,169 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,187 miles

front brake cable needs slight adjustment

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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KRU 284W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 14,197 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 (douglas) PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KRU 284W, 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 46 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 KRU 284W registered?

KRU 284W is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 3 September 1980.

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