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WJY 97V

1980 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,628 mi
Last recorded22,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Vespa (douglas) Unknown14,724 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJY 97V
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 22,163 miles

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 22,163 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2016 21,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 21,716 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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WJY 97V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 14,724 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJY 97V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 46 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJY 97V registered?

WJY 97V is a 1980 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 22 April 1980.

Is WJY 97V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJY 97V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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