MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?
Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.
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A542 RCA is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 9,315 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 A542 RCA, 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 43 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 A542 RCA registered?
A542 RCA is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 8 August 1983.
Is A542 RCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A542 RCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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