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YHL 131T

1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Blue Petrol 89cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,890 mi
Last recorded17,890 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown13,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHL 131T
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine89cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,890 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 17,890 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play swinging arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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YHL 131T is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Blue with a 89cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 13,880 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) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YHL 131T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHL 131T registered?

YHL 131T is a 1979 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 3 January 1979.

Is YHL 131T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHL 131T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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