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B395 XAT

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Multi-colour Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

14,697 mi
Last recorded14,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB395 XAT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1985
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 14,697 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 14,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 14,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 14,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 14,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 14,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 14,494 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 6,578 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 6,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 6,565 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 6,565 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 2 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 12,969 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 12,969 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?

Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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B395 XAT is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Multi-colour with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B395 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B395 XAT registered?

B395 XAT is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B395 XAT safe to buy?

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