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F316 DAK

1988 Vespa T5

Silver Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,648 mi
Last recorded24,648 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa T517,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF316 DAK
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 24,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 24,298 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,413 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,109 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 23,109 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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F316 DAK is a 1988 Vespa T5 in Silver with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,046 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 T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F316 DAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F316 DAK registered?

F316 DAK is a 1988 Vespa T5, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F316 DAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F316 DAK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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