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HDA 961J

1999 Vespa Douglas

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

608 mi
Last recorded608 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDA 961J
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2017 608 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of the horn (1.2.2c)

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 600 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 532 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 307 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 69 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,650 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 29,640 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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HDA 961J is a 1999 Vespa Douglas in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Vespa Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDA 961J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 27 years old, this Vespa Douglas is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HDA 961J registered?

HDA 961J is a 1999 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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The MOT history for HDA 961J shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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