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GFB 470W

1999 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,824 mi
Last recorded54,824 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 470W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 54,824 miles

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2016 54,733 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 49,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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GFB 470W is a 1999 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFB 470W, 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 27 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GFB 470W registered?

GFB 470W is a 1999 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is GFB 470W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFB 470W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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