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RMC 289Y

1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,979 mi
Last recorded31,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,685 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMC 289Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,979 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,565 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,266 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 28,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 28,120 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,095 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 28,002 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 May 2015 27,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,832 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,798 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 27,798 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 27,638 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 27,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 27,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,466 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 27,124 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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RMC 289Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 14,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMC 289Y, 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 44 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 RMC 289Y registered?

RMC 289Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 31 August 1982.

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