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E683 FBY

1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,498 mi
Last recorded20,498 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas13,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE683 FBY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 20,498 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 20,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,301 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,752 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 17,148 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

advise front wheel should have spring washers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2013 13,204 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 12,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,587 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Inner Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 12,487 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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E683 FBY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E683 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E683 FBY registered?

E683 FBY is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 9 December 1987.

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