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F142 NPE

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 NPE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 91 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 91 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 75 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 75 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 36 miles

Odo not working

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 7 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 2 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 2 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 2 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

mileomater not working

Pass 25 Apr 2013 2 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,486 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 May 2008 42,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,613 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 41,999 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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F142 NPE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F142 NPE, 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 F142 NPE registered?

F142 NPE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 25 November 1988.

Is F142 NPE safe to buy?

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