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F955 LSR

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,787 mi
Last recorded13,787 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF955 LSR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 13,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 13,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 13,182 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 12,973 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 12,456 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 12,456 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 12,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,861 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 11,860 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,546 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 9,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2011 9,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,611 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 6,710 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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F955 LSR is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F955 LSR, 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 F955 LSR registered?

F955 LSR is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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