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B860 JAW

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

24,560 mi
Last recorded24,560 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E12,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB860 JAW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125E
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 24,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 24,507 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 24,507 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,493 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

main beam tell tale on dash not working

Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,301 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 23,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 22,446 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,813 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 20,813 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 20,770 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 18,416 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,349 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,134 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 9,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 9,570 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 9,271 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 9,271 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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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B860 JAW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B860 JAW, 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 B860 JAW registered?

B860 JAW is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125E, first registered on 12 July 1985.

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