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B71 JNN

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

White Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,670 mi
Last recorded13,670 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB71 JNN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 13,670 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 13,604 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 13,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 13,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 13,447 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 13,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 13,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 13,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 13,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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B71 JNN is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in White with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,527 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B71 JNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B71 JNN registered?

B71 JNN is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 16 January 1985.

Is B71 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B71 JNN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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