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F472 YCK

1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,502 mi
Last recorded25,502 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,797 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF472 YCK
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 25,502 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,168 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,340 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,618 miles

rear number plate slightly cracked

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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F472 YCK is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 14,797 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F472 YCK, 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 37 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 F472 YCK registered?

F472 YCK is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F472 YCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F472 YCK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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