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F987 PRF

1988 Vespa Douglas

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,334 mi
Last recorded23,334 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Vespa Douglas18,498 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF987 PRF
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,334 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 23,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,167 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,098 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 23,098 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,976 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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F987 PRF is a 1988 Vespa Douglas in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,498 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F987 PRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F987 PRF registered?

F987 PRF is a 1988 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 6 December 1988.

Is F987 PRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F987 PRF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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