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B982 TEC

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB982 TEC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 3 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,331 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,238 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 29,230 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,841 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 28,841 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 28,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,075 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 28,075 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,026 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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B982 TEC is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B982 TEC, 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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What year was B982 TEC registered?

B982 TEC is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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