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D460 BFL

1987 Vespa Douglas

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,668 mi
Last recorded12,668 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Vespa Douglas13,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 BFL
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 12,668 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 12,668 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 31,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 31,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,662 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,693 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 29,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 27,480 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 27,480 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,059 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 12,059 miles

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,521 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 29,521 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,339 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,189 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 22,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 20,943 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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D460 BFL is a 1987 Vespa Douglas in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1987 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 13,970 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 D460 BFL, 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 39 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D460 BFL registered?

D460 BFL is a 1987 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 15 April 1987.

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