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G740 VTR

1990 Vespa (douglas) Px

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) Px20,325 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG740 VTR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,562 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 21,562 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 6,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

advised as second hand speedo fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,908 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 20,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,746 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2009 20,746 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2008 24,171 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 23,973 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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G740 VTR is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Px in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 20,325 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) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G740 VTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 36 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G740 VTR registered?

G740 VTR is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 24 February 1990.

Is G740 VTR safe to buy?

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