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BKB 984X

1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,680 mi
Last recorded43,680 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKB 984X
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 43,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 43,680 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 43,593 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 39,862 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 39,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 38,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 37,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 35,731 miles

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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BKB 984X is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 12,617 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 BKB 984X, 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 44 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 BKB 984X registered?

BKB 984X is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is BKB 984X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKB 984X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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