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L255 XTC

2004 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

30,264 mi
Last recorded30,264 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 XTC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 30,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,934 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 28,934 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted backwards (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,916 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,638 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 28,637 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 May 2016 26,444 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 25,104 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 25,104 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no front brake light

Fail 14 Apr 2012 21,861 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 21,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,267 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 21,267 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,705 miles

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Front Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 19,587 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 19,431 miles

Dipswitch does not deflect the main beam/s, making them into dipped beam/s (1.2.2b(ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 19,397 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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L255 XTC is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L255 XTC, 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 22 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L255 XTC is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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