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LRF 798V

1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,443 mi
Last recorded21,443 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas18,936 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRF 798V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,443 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 21,443 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 20,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 19,999 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,548 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 18,915 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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LRF 798V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 18,936 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 LRF 798V, 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 46 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 LRF 798V registered?

LRF 798V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 9 April 1980.

Is LRF 798V safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRF 798V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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