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Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Both handle bars have slight play.
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Grab rail loose
Headlight unit cracked, not affecting beam pattern
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N247 XAU is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Grey with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 N247 XAU, 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 30 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N247 XAU registered?
N247 XAU is a 1996 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 1 April 1996.
Is N247 XAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for N247 XAU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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