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USU 957W

1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,276 mi
Last recorded22,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Vespa (douglas) Douglas25,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSU 957W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelDouglas
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,276 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,256 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 22,117 miles

ONE OF THREE SECURING BOLTS MISSING AT REAR BRAKE PEDAL HOLDING BRACKET

Fail 28 Mar 2009 22,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,479 miles

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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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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