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FYA 496Y

1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,617 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYA 496Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022
Fail 1 Feb 2022

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 25,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019

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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FYA 496Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 12,617 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 FYA 496Y, 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 44 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 FYA 496Y registered?

FYA 496Y is a 1982 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 16 September 1982.

Is FYA 496Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYA 496Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FYA 496Y have outstanding finance?

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