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C944 JFJ

1986 Vespa (douglas) 125

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,772 mi
Last recorded4,772 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) 12512,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC944 JFJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 4,772 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 4,297 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 3,563 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 3,563 miles

Front Position lamp not working Front Sidelight Inop (4.2.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front Brake Light Inop (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 1,985 miles

Horn not working properly A.c. horn may require replacement (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 1,812 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 259 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 165 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 1 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 16,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,027 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 16,027 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 5,660 miles

body poor with surface corrosion around engine and suspension mounting

Pass 10 Jan 2009 21,141 miles

front tyre close to limit

headlamp image poor

Pass 21 Dec 2007 5,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 5,587 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 5,587 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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C944 JFJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 12,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C944 JFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C944 JFJ registered?

C944 JFJ is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 13 June 1986.

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