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F541 DKE

1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown

Black Petrol 197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3 mi
Last recorded3 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown12,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF541 DKE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelUnknown
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 3 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,193 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 54,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 54,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 53,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,283 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Unknown?

Based on 2,196 MOT tests across 759 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
197
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators not working 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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F541 DKE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown in Black with a 197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Unknown fails its MOT is direction indicators not working, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F541 DKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F541 DKE registered?

F541 DKE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Unknown, first registered on 4 August 1988.

Is F541 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F541 DKE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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