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E766 KYM

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,986 mi
Last recorded35,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE766 KYM
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 35,986 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 35,986 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 35,653 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 35,653 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 35,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 35,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 35,441 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 35,372 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 35,253 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,211 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 34,206 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,628 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 33,621 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 32,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

stop lamp only works on rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,121 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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E766 KYM is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E766 KYM, 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 E766 KYM registered?

E766 KYM is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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