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PLG 346Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

21,253 mi
Last recorded21,253 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLG 346Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 21,253 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 20,984 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 20,814 miles

Number plate damaged but still able to read

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 May 2014 20,544 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 20,544 miles

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 19,601 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,469 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,101 miles

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,605 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,289 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 18,289 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,984 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 16,984 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,983 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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PLG 346Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,876 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 PLG 346Y, 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 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PLG 346Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 1 July 1983.

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