MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?
Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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