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C487 FKJ

1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,578 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC487 FKJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026
Pass 29 Jul 2024 4,417 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023
Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,380 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021
Fail 19 Jun 2021

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 13,102 miles

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

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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C487 FKJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C487 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C487 FKJ registered?

C487 FKJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C487 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C487 FKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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