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B261 FPU

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,003 mi
Last recorded8,003 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 FPU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 8,003 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 8,003 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

no front brake light fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 7,305 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 6,102 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 3,757 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 3,757 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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B261 FPU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,527 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B261 FPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B261 FPU registered?

B261 FPU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B261 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 FPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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