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C163 FNA

1986 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

7,920 mi
Last recorded7,920 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Douglas7,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC163 FNA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 7,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 7,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 7,143 miles

front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 23 Sep 2020 7,143 miles

front wheel slightly buckled

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 7,134 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 7,134 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 7,133 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 7,119 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 May 2017 7,102 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2016 7,061 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 7,057 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 6,775 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 6,665 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 24 May 2014 6,663 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 May 2013 6,443 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 6,308 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2012 6,301 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 7 May 2011 5,908 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 May 2011 5,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 5,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 4,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,834 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2007 4,482 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 May 2006 3,922 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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C163 FNA is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 7,472 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 C163 FNA, 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 40 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 C163 FNA registered?

C163 FNA is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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