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F342 GMB

1989 Vespa Douglas

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,923 mi
Last recorded4,923 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Vespa Douglas16,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 GMB
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 4,923 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 2,297 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 2,297 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2007 619 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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F342 GMB is a 1989 Vespa Douglas in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 16,254 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F342 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 37 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F342 GMB registered?

F342 GMB is a 1989 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F342 GMB safe to buy?

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