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F185 CDO

1988 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,761 mi
Last recorded21,761 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 CDO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2025 21,761 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 21,714 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 21,388 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 21,308 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 21,082 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Slight free play in handle bar movement

Pass 18 May 2017 20,595 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 20,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 20,008 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 19,589 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 19,458 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,250 miles

Slight play detected in handlebar movement

Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,367 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,176 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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F185 CDO is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F185 CDO, 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 38 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 F185 CDO registered?

F185 CDO is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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