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C387 YRU

1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,861 mi
Last recorded64,861 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX12512,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC387 YRU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 64,861 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 64,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 64,388 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,070 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 63,046 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 62,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 62,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 12,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,155 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,839 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,239 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,077 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 9,067 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,894 miles

noise coming from gearbox when wheeling along. advise attention

Fail 11 Aug 2007 8,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 8,463 miles

Front Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

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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C387 YRU is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 12,952 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 C387 YRU, 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 40 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 C387 YRU registered?

C387 YRU is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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