CarVerify

Free Car Check

MUJ 157W

1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X

Red Petrol 125cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,970 mi
Last recorded14,970 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X12,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vespa (douglas)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUJ 157W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelP125X
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
View full Vespa (douglas) P125X reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,970 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 14,970 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 14,889 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 14,696 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 14,681 miles

Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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
Full Vespa (douglas) P125X reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MUJ 157W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 12,253 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 MUJ 157W, 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 45 years old, this Vespa (douglas) P125X is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MUJ 157W?

You can check the full history of MUJ 157W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MUJ 157W registered?

MUJ 157W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) P125X, first registered on 31 March 1981.

Is MUJ 157W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUJ 157W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MUJ 157W have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MUJ 157W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.