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DE02 SXS

2002 Vespa Douglas

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229 mi
Last recorded229 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Vespa Douglas29,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 SXS
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 229 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 6 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019
Fail 30 Jan 2019

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,308 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 10,189 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 10,171 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 7,522 miles

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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DE02 SXS is a 2002 Vespa Douglas in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,458 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 DE02 SXS, 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 24 years old, this Vespa Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE02 SXS registered?

DE02 SXS is a 2002 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 17 June 2002.

Is DE02 SXS safe to buy?

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