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F412 KFT

1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

9,413 mi
Last recorded9,413 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa15,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF412 KFT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 9,413 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 9,413 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 9,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 9,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear slight misting of oil

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 9,212 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear slight misting of oil

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 9,157 miles

exhaust slightly noisy. not leaking

only 1 stop lamp operating as per manufacturer specifications

Fail 27 Jul 2018 9,157 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

exhaust slightly noisy. not leaking

only 1 stop lamp operating as per manufacturer specifications

Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,126 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 9,126 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 9,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 8,831 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,772 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 7,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 6,721 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 6,626 miles

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Pass 21 Nov 2005 6,623 miles

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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F412 KFT is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F412 KFT, 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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What year was F412 KFT registered?

F412 KFT is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 16 September 1988.

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