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B535 PLR

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,339 mi
Last recorded3,339 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E12,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB535 PLR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 3,339 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 3,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 3,259 miles

front tyre has perishing on side wall

Pass 10 Oct 2017 3,259 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 3,259 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 3,259 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 3,259 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 2,374 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 2,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 1,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 1,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 1,273 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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B535 PLR is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B535 PLR, 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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B535 PLR is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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