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X181 UTU

2000 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,677 mi
Last recorded11,677 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Vespa (douglas) PX125E24,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 UTU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,677 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak from rear of machine which has gone onto the rear wheel and tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2024 11,677 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak from rear of machine which has gone onto the rear wheel and tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2023 11,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 11,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 11,659 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 11,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 11,089 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 11,089 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 11,088 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2015 11,088 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,088 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 11,083 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,033 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 11,014 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,033 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,031 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 11,031 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 May 2008 10,778 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 8,739 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,739 miles

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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X181 UTU is a 2000 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 24,678 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 X181 UTU, 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 26 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X181 UTU is a 2000 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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