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689 XUA

2008 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

1,996 mi
Last recorded1,996 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration689 XUA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 1,996 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 1,633 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 1,633 miles

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 1,577 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 1,577 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 1,567 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 1,544 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 1,544 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 1,489 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 1,483 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 May 2010 1,483 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 1,166 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 5 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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689 XUA is a 2008 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 689 XUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 18 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 689 XUA registered?

689 XUA is a 2008 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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