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FEG 226Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,720 mi
Last recorded19,720 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E14,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEG 226Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 19,720 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 19,573 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,718 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 16,740 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,740 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125E?

Based on 2,026 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 23
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 21
Headlamp aim too high 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 18
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 17
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FEG 226Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 14,572 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) PX125E fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FEG 226Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FEG 226Y registered?

FEG 226Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 23 June 1983.

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