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RRR 828X

1981 Vespa (douglas) 125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

2,329 mi
Last recorded2,329 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) 12517,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 828X
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 2,329 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 2,329 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 2,329 miles

front brake travel

rear exhaust centre mounting bolt missing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 2,329 miles

front brake travel

headlight pattern weak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 2,329 miles

Lower Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

front brake travel

headlight pattern weak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 2,329 miles

front brake travel

headlight pattern weak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 2,329 miles

front brake travel

headlight pattern weak

rear tyre split

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 2,329 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

rear tyre split

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

front brake travel

headlight pattern weak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 2,329 miles

headlight pattern weak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 2,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 35,020 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 34,658 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 34,658 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,752 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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RRR 828X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 17,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RRR 828X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RRR 828X registered?

RRR 828X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 8 October 1981.

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The MOT history for RRR 828X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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