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F748 KFT

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,712 mi
Last recorded30,712 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF748 KFT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,712 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 30,708 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 30,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 28,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 28,331 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 26,872 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,775 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 26,701 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,531 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,838 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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F748 KFT is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F748 KFT, 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 F748 KFT registered?

F748 KFT is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 12 December 1988.

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