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1993 Vespa (douglas) Douglas 0.1L Petrol · K981 GEW

K981 GEW

1993 Vespa (douglas) Douglas (0.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1995. Recorded mileage 22,237 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2022.

Make & Model
VESPA (DOUGLAS) DOUGLAS
Year / Origin
1993 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 20 Jul 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jul 2023)
Recorded Mileage
22,237 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.1L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 20 Jul 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2023
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
124cc
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K981 GEW Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2021
  • 22,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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K981 GEW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 06:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vespa (Douglas) Douglas (K981 GEW) between March 2012 and July 2021.

The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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ADVISORY

K981 GEW Mileage History

  1. 21/03/20129,027 mi
  2. 15/03/201313,612 mi+4,585 mi
  3. 01/10/201313,877 km
  4. 25/02/201514,466 km+589 km
  5. 22/02/201615,856 mi
  6. 02/03/201718,003 mi+2,147 mi
  7. 28/03/201820,047 mi+2,044 mi
  8. 28/03/201921,358 mi+1,311 mi
  9. 28/03/201921,358 mi
  10. 21/07/202122,237 mi+879 mi

Average of roughly 1,415 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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