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A589 DBL

1984 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,942 mi
Last recorded25,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px15,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA589 DBL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 25,942 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,660 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 24,609 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 24,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,412 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 18,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 14,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 11,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 10,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 8,899 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 8,899 miles

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 7,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 6,123 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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A589 DBL is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 15,266 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A589 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A589 DBL is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 18 June 1984.

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