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K655 PLC

1992 Vespa Douglas

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,705 mi
Last recorded13,705 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Vespa Douglas16,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK655 PLC
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,705 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,305 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 13,305 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,506 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 12,506 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 12,373 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 11,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 11,725 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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K655 PLC is a 1992 Vespa Douglas in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K655 PLC, 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 K655 PLC registered?

K655 PLC is a 1992 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 17 August 1992.

Is K655 PLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K655 PLC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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