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C703 HWE

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,094 mi
Last recorded8,094 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC703 HWE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,094 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 7,197 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 5,990 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 5,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,421 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,227 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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C703 HWE is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,646 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 C703 HWE, 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 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C703 HWE is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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