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E147 LER

1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,812 mi
Last recorded27,812 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa16,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE147 LER
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 26,287 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 26,287 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,523 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 25,523 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 24,528 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 24,528 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 21,746 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 26 May 2012 21,164 miles

rear no plate fitted smaller border due to manufactures mounting to small

Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,687 miles

rear no plate smaller than mot requirements but motorcycle design only has enough space for no plate fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,668 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,886 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 18,025 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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E147 LER is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 16,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E147 LER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E147 LER is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 9 October 1987.

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