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A109 GLM

1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,124 mi
Last recorded45,124 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas10,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA109 GLM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 45,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 4,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020
Pass 31 Aug 2019 4,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 3,714 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 3,016 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 1,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 1,514 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 17,484 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 17,486 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,511 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 16,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,489 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 15,489 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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A109 GLM is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A109 GLM, 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 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A109 GLM registered?

A109 GLM is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 7 September 1983.

Is A109 GLM safe to buy?

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