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NWY 545V

1980 Vespa (douglas) 125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,354 mi
Last recorded27,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) 12519,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWY 545V
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,354 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 27,354 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

unable to turn throttle

Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,333 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,101 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 27,101 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 27,101 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 27,101 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,305 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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NWY 545V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 19,671 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) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NWY 545V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 46 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NWY 545V registered?

NWY 545V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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