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EHJ 288H

1999 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Red Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,144 mi
Last recorded16,144 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHJ 288H
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,144 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 16,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,843 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 15,828 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,682 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,446 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,278 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 15,276 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel has a missing wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

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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EHJ 288H is a 1999 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Red with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EHJ 288H, 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 27 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EHJ 288H registered?

EHJ 288H is a 1999 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is EHJ 288H safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHJ 288H shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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