MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake drum(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)
Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?
Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.
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A488 FLW is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 14,876 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 A488 FLW, 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 43 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 A488 FLW registered?
A488 FLW is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 11 August 1983.
Is A488 FLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for A488 FLW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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