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B556 LSX

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,288 mi
Last recorded12,288 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E12,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB556 LSX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 12,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 12,255 miles

front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,196 miles

front tyre soft

slight noise front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2022 12,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 11,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 11,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 10,170 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 8,638 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 6,542 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 6,542 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 5,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 5,596 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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B556 LSX is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Black 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 B556 LSX, 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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What year was B556 LSX registered?

B556 LSX is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is B556 LSX safe to buy?

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