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BSO 916Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown8,001 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSO 916Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020
Pass 16 Feb 2019

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 1,941 miles

chopper style scooter

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,998 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 16,998 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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BSO 916Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 8,001 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 BSO 916Y, 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 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of BSO 916Y?

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What year was BSO 916Y registered?

BSO 916Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is BSO 916Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSO 916Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BSO 916Y have outstanding finance?

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