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D988 EVT

1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60 mi
Last recorded60 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa16,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD988 EVT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelVespa
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 60 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 42 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 7,623 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 7,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 14,298 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

frame chassis number ground off, replacement plate fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 13,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,298 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 14,298 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 14,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 6 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Vespa?

Based on 1,156 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
189
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 19
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Horn not working 10
Direction indicator not working 10
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D988 EVT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 16,172 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Vespa fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D988 EVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D988 EVT registered?

D988 EVT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) Vespa, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D988 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D988 EVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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