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B659 APU

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,293 mi
Last recorded35,293 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB659 APU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2024 35,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 35,195 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 34,967 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 34,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 34,299 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 33,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,219 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 30,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 28,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 23,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 21,247 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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B659 APU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B659 APU, 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 B659 APU registered?

B659 APU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B659 APU safe to buy?

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