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K542 FYH

1993 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,077 mi
Last recorded10,077 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Vespa (douglas) T519,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 FYH
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 10,077 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 10,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 9,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 9,706 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 9,670 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2014 8,949 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

spare tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 29 May 2014 8,949 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

spare tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2009 8,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 8,922 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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K542 FYH is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K542 FYH, 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 K542 FYH registered?

K542 FYH is a 1993 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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