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C109 PPL

1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Red Petrol 121cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,900 mi
Last recorded31,900 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,527 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC109 PPL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine121cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 31,900 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,724 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 31,724 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 31,284 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 30,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,904 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 29,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,878 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 29,878 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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C109 PPL is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Red with a 121cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C109 PPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C109 PPL registered?

C109 PPL is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 28 August 1985.

Is C109 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C109 PPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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