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E18 SKA

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

4,716 mi
Last recorded4,716 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 SKA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 4,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 4,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 3,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 3,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 2,763 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 1,563 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 1,070 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 14,419 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 13,179 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 11,000 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,708 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 10,708 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 10,188 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,188 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?

Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
322
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
367
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 25
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 25
Direction indicator not working 22
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 19
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E18 SKA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) T5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E18 SKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E18 SKA registered?

E18 SKA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 14 May 1988.

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