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K188 FSF

1993 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,974 mi
Last recorded26,974 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Vespa (douglas) T519,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 FSF
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 26,974 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 26,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.18mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 26,640 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 25,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,459 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 25,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 25,417 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,075 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 24,243 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 24,243 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,685 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,188 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 22,464 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 22,463 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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K188 FSF is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 19,685 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 K188 FSF, 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 33 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 K188 FSF registered?

K188 FSF is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K188 FSF safe to buy?

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