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B765 MLE

1984 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,807 mi
Last recorded20,807 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px15,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB765 MLE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 20,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 20,234 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 20,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly not releasing with hand off (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 20,155 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 20,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,820 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 19,629 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,400 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,527 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 19,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 18,802 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,716 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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B765 MLE is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 15,266 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B765 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B765 MLE registered?

B765 MLE is a 1984 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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