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C936 CKN

1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,279 mi
Last recorded17,279 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,080 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC936 CKN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 17,279 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 17,276 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 17,122 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 17,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 16,719 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 40,131 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,028 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 40,028 miles

Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,854 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 39,230 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 39,230 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 39,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,194 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,835 miles

Clutch lever pivot worn

Exhaust very close to rear tyre

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Seat wont lock down

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,442 miles

Exhaust close to rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Seat wont lock down.

Seat wont lock down.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 23,339 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 23,339 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 23,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,010 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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C936 CKN is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 17,080 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) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C936 CKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C936 CKN is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 9 October 1985.

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