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XAR 85X

1981 Vespa (douglas) 125

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,056 mi
Last recorded1,056 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) 12517,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAR 85X
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 1,056 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 738 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

main beam and dip opposite way round.

Fail 22 Jun 2006 738 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

main beam and dip opposite way round.

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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XAR 85X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 17,184 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) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAR 85X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAR 85X registered?

XAR 85X is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 9 September 1981.

Is XAR 85X safe to buy?

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