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C990 YAH

1985 Vespa Douglas

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa Douglas12,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC990 YAH
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 2 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 1 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 1 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 7,617 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 7,617 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 7,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 7,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 7,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 7,613 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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C990 YAH is a 1985 Vespa Douglas in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C990 YAH, 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

How do I check the history of C990 YAH?

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What year was C990 YAH registered?

C990 YAH is a 1985 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C990 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C990 YAH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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