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C221 SYJ

1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,744 mi
Last recorded22,744 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC221 SYJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,744 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 22,642 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 21,856 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,471 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 20,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,553 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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C221 SYJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,578 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 C221 SYJ, 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 40 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 C221 SYJ registered?

C221 SYJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C221 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C221 SYJ shows 6 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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