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D230 SLV

1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,006 mi
Last recorded19,006 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa16,172 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 SLV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 18,350 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,172 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,921 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 13,885 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 13,885 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 13,555 miles

Centre Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2009

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 12,660 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,325 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,454 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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D230 SLV is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 16,172 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D230 SLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D230 SLV registered?

D230 SLV is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 16 May 1987.

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