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B338 WFR

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,595 mi
Last recorded12,595 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB338 WFR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 12,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 12,016 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 11,038 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 10,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 9,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 8,926 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 7,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 7,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 23,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,990 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 22,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 21,634 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 6,745 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 5,946 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 5,946 miles

Front Brake drum(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 5,182 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 2,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 5,046 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 4,647 miles

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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B338 WFR is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B338 WFR, 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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What year was B338 WFR registered?

B338 WFR is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B338 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B338 WFR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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