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DAD 373Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) P125X

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

17,404 mi
Last recorded17,404 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) P125X16,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAD 373Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP125X
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 17,404 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 17,404 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 17,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 17,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 17,205 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 17,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 17,124 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 17,078 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 16,991 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 16,955 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 16,935 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 16,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 16,721 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,617 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 16,556 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 16,546 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,359 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 16,299 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 May 2007 16,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,153 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) P125X?

Based on 918 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
330
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicator not working 12
Headlamp aim too high 8
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DAD 373Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P125X in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) P125X models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,556 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) P125X fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DAD 373Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) P125X typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P125X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DAD 373Y registered?

DAD 373Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) P125X, first registered on 21 March 1983.

Is DAD 373Y safe to buy?

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