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F542 DKE

1988 Vespa (douglas) Px

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

4,801 mi
Last recorded4,801 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px18,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF542 DKE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 4,801 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 4,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 4,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 4,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 4,593 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 4,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 4,082 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 3,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 3,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 3,151 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 52,059 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 52,059 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

RHS rear panel insecure and loose

seat insuure

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) Px?

Based on 1,818 MOT tests across 202 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
202
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 21
Direction indicators not working 19
wheel bearings are excessively rough 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 11
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F542 DKE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 18,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F542 DKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) Px typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa (douglas) Px is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F542 DKE registered?

F542 DKE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 16 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F542 DKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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