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B729 JAU

1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,490 mi
Last recorded6,490 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX12513,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB729 JAU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 6,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 6,364 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 6,364 miles

Rear Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 6,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 6,223 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 6,220 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 5,791 miles

indicators fading

Pass 7 May 2013 5,514 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 5,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 4,986 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 4,249 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2010 3,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 2,349 miles

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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B729 JAU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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 B729 JAU, 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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B729 JAU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 9 April 1985.

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