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Q475KFL

1986 Vespa (douglas) 125

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,240 mi
Last recorded12,240 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) 12512,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ475KFL
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 12,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 12,224 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 12,060 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bike doesnt idle smoothly.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,060 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

bike doesnt idle smoothly.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 11,992 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

front & rear brakes would benefit from adjustment

Pass 16 Aug 2010 11,928 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 11,928 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 11,921 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 11,911 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

rear brake would benefit from servicing

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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Q475KFL is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,224 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) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q475KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q475KFL is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 26 March 1986.

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