MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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