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F879 CYA

1988 Vespa (douglas) Px

Yellow Petrol 177cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px18,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF879 CYA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine177cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 1 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023
Pass 26 May 2022 1 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 1 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020
Pass 21 Aug 2018
Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,711 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 21,583 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 21,099 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,585 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,944 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 16,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,658 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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F879 CYA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px in Yellow with a 177cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F879 CYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F879 CYA registered?

F879 CYA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 20 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F879 CYA shows 16 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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