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K573 NOW

1992 Vespa Douglas

Purple Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,265 mi
Last recorded18,265 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Vespa Douglas16,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK573 NOW
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,265 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 18,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 17,773 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,581 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 17,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,508 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2015 15,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 15,458 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 14,971 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 14,174 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 14,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,550 miles

Throttle stiff, does not self return.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 13,550 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Throttle stiff, does not self return.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 13,074 miles

Thottle slow closing

Pass 18 Apr 2009 12,247 miles

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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K573 NOW is a 1992 Vespa Douglas in Purple with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 16,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K573 NOW, 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 34 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K573 NOW registered?

K573 NOW is a 1992 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 12 September 1992.

Is K573 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K573 NOW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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