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G255 OAU

1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,676 mi
Last recorded13,676 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 OAU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 13,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 13,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 13,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 13,645 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 13,629 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 13,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 13,518 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 13,483 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 33,720 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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G255 OAU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G255 OAU, 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 G255 OAU registered?

G255 OAU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 9 August 1989.

Is G255 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 OAU shows 9 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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