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B618 JCF

1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,510 mi
Last recorded18,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa15,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB618 JCF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 18,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 18,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear oil leak on engine

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 18,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear engine has slight oil leak

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 18,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 18,248 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 18,238 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 18,138 miles

Play in rear wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,049 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 18,049 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 17,945 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 17,945 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,810 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 17,673 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,443 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,863 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 15,863 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 15,366 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 15,366 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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B618 JCF is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 15,366 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B618 JCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B618 JCF is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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