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MTK 105H

1970 Vespa Douglas

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,677 mi
Last recorded10,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1970 Vespa Douglas10,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTK 105H
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 10,677 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mount area showing signs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 10,674 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Shock mount area showing signs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,673 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 10,673 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 10,673 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,673 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,673 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 10,673 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2013 10,675 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 10,675 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 10,675 miles

lights covered. not to be used at night or periods of low visiblity

Fail 30 Apr 2012 10,673 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,673 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 10,665 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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MTK 105H is a 1970 Vespa Douglas in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1970 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 10,673 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 MTK 105H, 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 56 years old, this Vespa Douglas is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTK 105H registered?

MTK 105H is a 1970 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 7 May 1970.

Is MTK 105H safe to buy?

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