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Y338 GFM

2001 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,271 mi
Last recorded28,271 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vespa (douglas) PX125E20,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 GFM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 28,271 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,272 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 28,271 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,271 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2016 28,271 miles

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2016 28,271 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2015 28,271 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake cable slightly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Oil leak could get onto rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,030 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 23,397 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,653 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 20,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,704 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 20,704 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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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Y338 GFM is a 2001 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 20,704 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 Y338 GFM, 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 25 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y338 GFM registered?

Y338 GFM is a 2001 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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