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A723 MFJ

1984 Vespa Douglas

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Vespa Douglas14,742 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA723 MFJ
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 14,742 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 14,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 14,742 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 14,742 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 14,742 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

direction indicators masked off at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2015 14,742 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 13,904 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 13,849 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indicator showing white light

Fail 8 May 2013 13,841 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

indicator showing white light

Pass 9 Jan 2012 13,791 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,608 miles

Engine covered in oil

Oil on side of rear tyre

Rear brake did not lock in brake tester

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Seat wont lock down

Slight play in front suspension bush

Fail 22 Oct 2010 13,608 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covered in oil

Oil on side of rear tyre

Rear brake did not lock in brake tester

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Seat wont lock down

Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,943 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Seat wont lock down

Slight play in front suspention bushes.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 10,942 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Seat wont lock down

Slight play in front suspention bushes.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 10,698 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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A723 MFJ is a 1984 Vespa Douglas in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 14,742 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 A723 MFJ, 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 42 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A723 MFJ registered?

A723 MFJ is a 1984 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 26 June 1984.

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