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C765 XAJ

1986 Vespa Douglas

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,287 mi
Last recorded12,287 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Vespa Douglas15,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC765 XAJ
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 12,287 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 12,273 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front front brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 15 Jul 2022 11,062 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 11,056 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 10,513 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 10,321 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 10,270 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 10,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 8,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 8,520 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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C765 XAJ is a 1986 Vespa Douglas in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 15,018 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 C765 XAJ, 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 40 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C765 XAJ registered?

C765 XAJ is a 1986 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C765 XAJ safe to buy?

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