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VWJ 696Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,189 mi
Last recorded12,189 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWJ 696Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 11,780 miles

front forks modified by extending

Fail 17 Apr 2015 11,700 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front forks modified by extending

high beam teltale not working

Pass 1 Apr 2014 10,199 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,138 miles

Fitted with customised extended forks

Slight corosion around trailing arm mount

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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VWJ 696Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,572 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) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWJ 696Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWJ 696Y registered?

VWJ 696Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 12 May 1983.

Is VWJ 696Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWJ 696Y 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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