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F553 GAG

1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,697 mi
Last recorded16,697 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 GAG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 16,697 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 16,696 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 16,354 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 16,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 16,261 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 16,285 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements digits are only 30mm wide (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 15,827 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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F553 GAG is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 13,500 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F553 GAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F553 GAG registered?

F553 GAG is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 13 May 1989.

Is F553 GAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F553 GAG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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