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B185 JBD

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Brown Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8 mi
Last recorded8 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E12,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 JBD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 8 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023

Front no speedometer fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2023

Central Front Headlamp aim too low headlight aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Front no speedometer fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 69 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 69 miles

speedo not connected

Fail 14 Aug 2014 69 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

speedo not connected

Pass 2 May 2013 209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,530 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 9,472 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 9,443 miles

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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B185 JBD is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Brown with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 12,104 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 B185 JBD, 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 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B185 JBD is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 4 July 1985.

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