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C263 YVG

1985 Vespa Douglas

White Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Vespa Douglas12,844 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC263 YVG
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020
Fail 3 Jul 2020

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 47,680 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 47,680 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork link pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 239 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 12,311 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 11,863 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 11,851 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 10,408 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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C263 YVG is a 1985 Vespa Douglas in White with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 12,844 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C263 YVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C263 YVG registered?

C263 YVG is a 1985 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C263 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C263 YVG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C263 YVG have outstanding finance?

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