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F56 DTU

1988 Vespa (douglas) Px

Multi-colour Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,507 mi
Last recorded28,507 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px18,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF56 DTU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPx
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 28,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake close to lower limit of performance.

Slight oil leak onto rear tyre.

Fail 13 Nov 2021 28,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake close to lower limit of performance.

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Slight oil leak onto rear tyre.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 1,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 1,447 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 413 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 409 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak contaminated rear tyre slightly ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 1,232 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 18 Aug 2014 25 miles

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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F56 DTU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px in Multi-colour with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 F56 DTU, 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 F56 DTU registered?

F56 DTU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) Px, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F56 DTU safe to buy?

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