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JKM 396Y

1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

White Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,934 mi
Last recorded20,934 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas10,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKM 396Y
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 20,934 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 20,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 18,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 18,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,788 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 17,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 15,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 15,368 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 15,368 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?

Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
233
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 20
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 16
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 15
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 14
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 14
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JKM 396Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in White with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKM 396Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 43 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JKM 396Y registered?

JKM 396Y is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is JKM 396Y safe to buy?

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