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F544 DKE

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,121 mi
Last recorded9,121 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF544 DKE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 9,121 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 9,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 8,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 8,132 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 7,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 7,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 6,344 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 6,341 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 5,808 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 4,726 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,734 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 23,733 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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F544 DKE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F544 DKE, 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.

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What year was F544 DKE registered?

F544 DKE is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 27 October 1988.

Is F544 DKE safe to buy?

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