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RNH 127Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,836 mi
Last recorded29,836 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 127Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,836 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 29,682 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 29,677 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 27,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,938 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 25,938 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing clamp bolt missing at head (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,814 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 24,814 miles

Brake lever attachment screws missing locknut missing (3.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,509 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 22,492 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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RNH 127Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RNH 127Y, 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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What year was RNH 127Y registered?

RNH 127Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is RNH 127Y safe to buy?

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