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SLD 575W

1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,479 mi
Last recorded56,479 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX12518,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLD 575W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,479 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 56,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,818 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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SLD 575W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 SLD 575W, 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 SLD 575W registered?

SLD 575W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 30 March 1981.

Is SLD 575W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLD 575W shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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