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B183 JBB

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,620 mi
Last recorded8,620 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB183 JBB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 8,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 7,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 7,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 2,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 2,314 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured lenses covered (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear lens covered (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 2,290 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured lenses covered (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced rear lens covered (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 2,187 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 7,700 miles

Head light beam image requires attention

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Number plate requires attention

Pass 16 Aug 2017 1,957 miles

Horn requires attention

Rear number plate requires attention

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 11,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 11,854 miles

slight play in front and rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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B183 JBB is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 17,080 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B183 JBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B183 JBB is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 24 April 1985.

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