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B359 YJD

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Turquoise Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,461 mi
Last recorded14,461 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB359 YJD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 14,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 14,015 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 14,015 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,761 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,079 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,510 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 8,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 7,593 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 7,587 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,180 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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B359 YJD is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Turquoise with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 17,080 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) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B359 YJD, 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 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B359 YJD is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 April 1985.

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