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VKA 768V

1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96 mi
Last recorded96 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX12514,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKA 768V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1980
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 26,489 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,489 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 26,489 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,282 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 26,278 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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VKA 768V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 14,197 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 VKA 768V, 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 46 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 VKA 768V registered?

VKA 768V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 26 March 1980.

Is VKA 768V safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKA 768V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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