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E715 HLD

1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,356 mi
Last recorded18,356 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX12512,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE715 HLD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 18,119 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,469 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2010 11,786 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 11,786 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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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E715 HLD is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 12,478 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 E715 HLD, 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 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E715 HLD is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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