MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
ONE OF THREE SECURING BOLTS MISSING AT REAR BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING BRACKET
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Douglas?
Based on 1,880 MOT tests across 249 vehicles.
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USU 957W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 25,727 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) Douglas fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying USU 957W, 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 45 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 USU 957W registered?
USU 957W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas, first registered on 31 March 1981.
Is USU 957W safe to buy?
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