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D712 BJU

1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Red Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,932 mi
Last recorded11,932 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown9,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD712 BJU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 11,932 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 11,880 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 11,873 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 11,806 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 11,806 miles

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

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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D712 BJU is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Red with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 9,754 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 D712 BJU, 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 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D712 BJU registered?

D712 BJU is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D712 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D712 BJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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