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F300 NEB

1988 Vespa (douglas) 125

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,943 mi
Last recorded1,943 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF300 NEB
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 1,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 1,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 1,668 miles

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 719 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 719 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 380 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2015 380 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 114 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2012 21 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2012 21 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,477 miles

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

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

reserve travel on front brake lever close to limit

Pass 25 Jul 2006 1,189 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 1,180 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 16,540 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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F300 NEB is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F300 NEB, 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 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F300 NEB is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 11 August 1988.

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