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SDU 280W

1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,934 mi
Last recorded23,934 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX12518,020 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDU 280W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,594 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 22,594 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,688 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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SDU 280W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,020 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 SDU 280W, 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 45 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 SDU 280W registered?

SDU 280W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 9 June 1981.

Is SDU 280W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDU 280W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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