Vespa (douglas) PX125

Green · Petrol · 1985 · 123 cc

B178 XESMOT history

B178 XES is a green petrol Vespa (douglas) PX125 first used on 16 Jul 1985. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 25,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
25,946 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
55 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B178 XES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vespa (douglas)
Model
PX125
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
123 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
16 Jul 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B178 XES was last recorded at 25,946 miles on 19 May 2026, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2009: 2,654 miles, lower than 26,200 miles on 28 Mar 2008.
  • 11 Sept 2012: 22,642 miles, lower than 28,061 miles on 3 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,226 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
55 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,946 miles
  • 2025 – 25,226 miles
  • 2024 – 24,700 miles
  • 2022 – 23,971 miles
  • 2021 – 22,642 miles
  • 2012 – 22,642 miles
  • 2011 – 28,061 miles
  • 2010 – 2,726 miles
  • 2009 – 2,654 miles
  • 2008 – 26,200 miles
  • 2007 – 25,554 miles
  • 2006 – 24,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,946 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,946 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    25,946 miles
    Test number
    109284965642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,226 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    25,226 miles
    Test number
    364036349703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,700 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,700 miles
    Test number
    709847380057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass23,971 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    23,971 miles
    Test number
    152901157292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    936435736891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,642 miles (-5,419)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    508445952260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    108774851111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,061 miles (+25,335)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    267024151109
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • Repaired at testFront wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
  9. Pass2,726 miles (+72)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    2,726 miles
    Test number
    400692110106
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass2,654 miles (-23,546)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    2,654 miles
    Test number
    811835869032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,200 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,200 miles
    Test number
    912428788030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,554 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    25,554 miles
    Test number
    733919687012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,838 miles
    Test number
    121988186064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B178 XES

Does B178 XES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B178 XES is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on B178 XES?
The MOT on B178 XES is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B178 XES done?
B178 XES was recorded at 25,946 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 55 miles a year.
Has B178 XES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B178 XES has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on B178 XES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B178 XES find?
B178 XES passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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