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F745 UEV

1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,879 mi
Last recorded13,879 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas14,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF745 UEV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 13,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 13,879 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 13,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 13,879 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 13,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 13,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,725 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 19,725 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,725 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 19,725 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 19,725 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 19,725 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 19,725 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 19,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 19,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 18,591 miles

Oil leak

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 17,995 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake linkage excessively damaged (3.2.A1c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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F745 UEV is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F745 UEV, 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 F745 UEV registered?

F745 UEV is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 14 July 1989.

Is F745 UEV safe to buy?

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