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C499 VBC

1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,781 mi
Last recorded18,781 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 VBC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 18,781 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 18,775 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 18,708 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 18,649 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 18,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,372 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 18,108 miles

Oil leak Slight weap from final drive ()

Pass 10 May 2017 17,142 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 17,142 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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C499 VBC is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C499 VBC, 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 C499 VBC registered?

C499 VBC is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is C499 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C499 VBC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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