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F922 MDL

1988 Vespa (douglas) 125

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,937 mi
Last recorded51,937 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF922 MDL
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 51,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,631 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 51,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,075 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 51,075 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2015 51,053 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,918 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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F922 MDL is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) 125 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F922 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F922 MDL registered?

F922 MDL is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F922 MDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F922 MDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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