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BKY 148T

1979 Vespa (douglas) 125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,727 mi
Last recorded1,727 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKY 148T
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 1,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 648 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 554 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 2 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 68 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 3,485 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 3,485 miles

Brake cable knotted (3.2.A1b)

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,746 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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BKY 148T is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) 125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKY 148T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 47 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BKY 148T registered?

BKY 148T is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 4 June 1979.

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The MOT history for BKY 148T shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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