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F45 AUX

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,010 mi
Last recorded29,010 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF45 AUX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 29,009 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 29,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,009 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 29,009 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 18,281 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,696 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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F45 AUX is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F45 AUX, 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 F45 AUX registered?

F45 AUX is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 12 September 1988.

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