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B50 YUW

1985 Vespa (douglas) Px

Black Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,086 mi
Last recorded26,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px15,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB50 YUW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 26,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 26,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 26,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 25,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 23,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 23,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,804 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 22,516 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 22,353 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 22,353 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 21,839 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,679 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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B50 YUW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px in Black with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 15,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B50 YUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was B50 YUW registered?

B50 YUW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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