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AFK 228X

2002 Vespa Douglas

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,134 mi
Last recorded39,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vespa Douglas29,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFK 228X
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 39,134 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 39,134 miles

Front Brake component modification unsafe (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,486 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 37,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 36,175 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 35,674 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,718 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 33,718 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2005 32,706 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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AFK 228X is a 2002 Vespa Douglas in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 29,458 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 AFK 228X, 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 24 years old, this Vespa Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AFK 228X registered?

AFK 228X is a 2002 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 2 May 2002.

Is AFK 228X safe to buy?

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