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F178 RYX

1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,269 mi
Last recorded9,269 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 RYX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 9,269 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 9,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 8,971 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 8,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 8,451 miles

crank case leaking oil ,bottom bolt casing cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2017 8,445 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. image kick up to the offside (1.6)

crank case leaking oil ,bottom bolt casing cracked

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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F178 RYX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 13,500 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F178 RYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F178 RYX registered?

F178 RYX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F178 RYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 RYX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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