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RAU 985M

2005 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214 mi
Last recorded214 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAU 985M
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 185 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 166 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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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RAU 985M is a 2005 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RAU 985M, 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 21 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAU 985M registered?

RAU 985M is a 2005 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is RAU 985M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAU 985M shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RAU 985M have outstanding finance?

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