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D996 JCL

1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,520 mi
Last recorded29,520 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown9,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD996 JCL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 29,520 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 29,520 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 29,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 29,517 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 29,508 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 29,507 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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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D996 JCL is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D996 JCL, 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.

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What year was D996 JCL registered?

D996 JCL is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D996 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D996 JCL shows 6 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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