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F216 ENF

1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,466 mi
Last recorded22,466 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa15,911 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF216 ENF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 22,466 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 24 May 2017 22,466 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,537 miles

Fairings have slight damage

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 20,537 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fairings have slight damage

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,632 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,545 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,158 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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F216 ENF is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 15,911 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) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F216 ENF, 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 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F216 ENF is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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