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E812 GEW

1987 Vespa (douglas) Px

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70 mi
Last recorded70 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px17,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE812 GEW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025 70 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 31,055 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 30,392 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 30,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 29,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,231 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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E812 GEW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 17,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E812 GEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E812 GEW registered?

E812 GEW is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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