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B98 HFL

2005 Vespa Douglas

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,451 mi
Last recorded40,451 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB98 HFL
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,451 miles

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,451 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 40,437 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Upper Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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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B98 HFL is a 2005 Vespa Douglas in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B98 HFL, 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 21 years old, this Vespa Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B98 HFL registered?

B98 HFL is a 2005 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is B98 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B98 HFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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