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MUJ 160W

1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,820 mi
Last recorded19,820 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX12518,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUJ 160W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,820 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 19,820 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,351 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,336 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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MUJ 160W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MUJ 160W, 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 MUJ 160W registered?

MUJ 160W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is MUJ 160W safe to buy?

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