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G438 YFE

1990 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,399 mi
Last recorded18,399 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) Douglas17,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 YFE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,399 miles

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

Front slightly rough

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

loud exhaust fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 18,387 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 18,387 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 18,383 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 18,383 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 18,376 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.5.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 18,370 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 18,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 18,364 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 18,363 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,150 miles

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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G438 YFE is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 17,262 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 G438 YFE, 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 36 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G438 YFE registered?

G438 YFE is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 8 May 1990.

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