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B87 GTL

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB87 GTL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2024
Pass 13 Oct 2023

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 3,096 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 4,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 1,913 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion under runner board (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrsion under runner board (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 1,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 7,655 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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B87 GTL is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 12,527 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B87 GTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B87 GTL registered?

B87 GTL is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 27 June 1985.

Is B87 GTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B87 GTL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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