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DKY 389V

1979 Vespa Douglas

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,331 mi
Last recorded11,331 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Vespa Douglas11,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKY 389V
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 11,331 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 11,331 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 10,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 10,765 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

front tyre has small cracks in the side walls

Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,494 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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DKY 389V is a 1979 Vespa Douglas in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 11,331 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 DKY 389V, 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 47 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DKY 389V registered?

DKY 389V is a 1979 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 26 September 1979.

Is DKY 389V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKY 389V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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