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K148 MDS

1992 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,682 mi
Last recorded15,682 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Vespa (douglas) T513,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 MDS
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 15,682 miles

Oil leak rear

Pass 29 Mar 2025 15,607 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 15,603 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2016 15,519 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 15,450 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 15,450 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2014 14,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,688 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 13,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2011 13,034 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 12,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,120 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,989 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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K148 MDS is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 13,302 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 K148 MDS, 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 34 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K148 MDS is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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