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E801 LYF

1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Silver Petrol 96cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,256 mi
Last recorded8,256 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown9,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 LYF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine96cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2025 8,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 8,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 7,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 7,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 6,027 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 1,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 1,794 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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E801 LYF is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Silver with a 96cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E801 LYF, 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 E801 LYF registered?

E801 LYF is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E801 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E801 LYF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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