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C181 NWM

1986 Vespa (douglas) 125

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) 12512,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 NWM
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 3 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 26,363 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 26,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 26,110 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 25,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 25,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 25,860 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 25,860 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,860 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 25,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,100 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,217 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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C181 NWM is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C181 NWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C181 NWM registered?

C181 NWM is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 10 February 1986.

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