MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing slightly rough
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen main beam stays on /dipped switch (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high dip beam and main swapped (4.1.2 (a))
Horn not working with lights off (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front wheel bearing slightly rough
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front front tyre starting to perish
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component fork link bushes worn (2.3.4) DANGEROUS
Front front tyre starting to perish
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
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GNX 488C is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,404 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 GNX 488C, 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 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GNX 488C registered?
GNX 488C is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 19 October 1987.
Is GNX 488C safe to buy?
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