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K494 FAV

1993 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,005 mi
Last recorded21,005 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Vespa (douglas) PX1258,537 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 FAV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 21,005 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 20,972 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 20,972 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,914 miles

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 20,913 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,913 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 20,913 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,821 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,389 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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K494 FAV is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 8,537 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 K494 FAV, 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 33 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K494 FAV registered?

K494 FAV is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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