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SVR 71W

1980 Vespa Douglas

Yellow Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

779 mi
Last recorded779 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2006
Typical for 1980 Vespa Douglas14,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 71W
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2006 779 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 779 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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SVR 71W is a 1980 Vespa Douglas in Yellow with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 14,936 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SVR 71W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 46 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SVR 71W?

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What year was SVR 71W registered?

SVR 71W is a 1980 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 1 January 1980.

Is SVR 71W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 71W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVR 71W have outstanding finance?

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