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RTG 798Y

1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,829 mi
Last recorded2,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTG 798Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 2,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 2,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 2,540 miles

Front slightly loose

Pass 17 Apr 2014 2,413 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 558 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 558 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Built up wheel has a bolt/s missing (4.2.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 2 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 2 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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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RTG 798Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RTG 798Y, 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 RTG 798Y registered?

RTG 798Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 30 December 1982.

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