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D483 YGV

1986 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Green Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,809 mi
Last recorded14,809 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD483 YGV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc
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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2024 14,809 miles

new speedometer fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 39,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 37,359 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 35,203 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,827 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,274 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,638 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,945 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,665 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,060 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,968 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,723 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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D483 YGV is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Green with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D483 YGV, 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 40 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 D483 YGV registered?

D483 YGV is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 4 August 1986.

Is D483 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D483 YGV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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