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XYJ 139A

1963 Vespa Douglas

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

1,679 mi
Last recorded1,679 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYJ 139A
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 1,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 1,669 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 1,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 1,316 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 1,316 miles

Upper Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 1,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 1,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 32 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19 miles

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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XYJ 139A is a 1963 Vespa Douglas in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XYJ 139A, 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 63 years old, this Vespa Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XYJ 139A registered?

XYJ 139A is a 1963 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 31 December 1963.

Is XYJ 139A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYJ 139A shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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