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D249 JEL

1987 Vespa (douglas) 125

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,642 mi
Last recorded4,642 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) 12517,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 JEL
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 4,642 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 4,544 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 4,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 7,470 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 7,468 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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D249 JEL is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 17,753 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) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D249 JEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D249 JEL registered?

D249 JEL is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 28 April 1987.

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