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B436 AMC

1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,966 mi
Last recorded23,966 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX12511,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB436 AMC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 23,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 23,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 23,540 miles

Central Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Slow return on rear shock damping (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 23,540 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlamp working upside down when switched between high and low beam (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Outer Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Slow return on rear shock damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 23,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 23,291 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 23,243 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 23,243 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 23,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 2,280 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,362 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?

Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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B436 AMC is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 11,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B436 AMC, 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 42 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 B436 AMC registered?

B436 AMC is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 16 August 1984.

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