1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas 0.1L Petrol · B183 JBB
1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas (0.1L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 8,620 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VESPA (DOUGLAS) DOUGLAS
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B183 JBB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 8,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B183 JBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Vespa (Douglas) Douglas (B183 JBB) between October 2012 and March 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
B183 JBB Mileage History
- 02/10/201211,854 mi
- 25/06/201511,943 mi+89 mi
- 03/08/201612,049 mi+106 mi
- 16/08/20171,957 mi-10,092 mi
- 21/08/20187,700 mi+5,743 mi
- 23/08/20192,187 mi-5,513 mi
- 31/08/20202,290 mi+103 mi
- 02/09/20202,314 mi+24 mi
- 14/09/20212,704 mi+390 mi
- 03/04/20237,700 mi+4,996 mi
- 17/04/20247,700 mi
- 31/03/20258,620 mi+920 mi
Average of roughly -259 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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