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P25 BUB

1997 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,470 mi
Last recorded15,470 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 BUB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 15,470 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

no mirrors fitted

throttle is slightly stiff

Pass 16 May 2014 15,139 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 15,127 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 14,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,164 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 14,164 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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P25 BUB is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P25 BUB, 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 29 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P25 BUB registered?

P25 BUB is a 1997 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P25 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 BUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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