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D980 YPV

1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,740 mi
Last recorded24,740 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD980 YPV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 24,740 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 24,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 24,571 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,571 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 24,571 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,508 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 24,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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D980 YPV is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D980 YPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D980 YPV?

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What year was D980 YPV registered?

D980 YPV is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 18 September 1986.

Is D980 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D980 YPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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