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D703 ARE

1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Grey Petrol 79cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,895 mi
Last recorded7,895 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD703 ARE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine79cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 7,895 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 7,895 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 7,842 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 7,842 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Front Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted top mount (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play very rough when rotated (2.2.2)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible perished down to the canvas (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished down to the canvas (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

chassis plate insecure

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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D703 ARE is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Grey with a 79cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,578 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D703 ARE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D703 ARE registered?

D703 ARE is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D703 ARE safe to buy?

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