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F517 NBY

1988 Vespa Douglas

Cream Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,596 mi
Last recorded43,596 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa Douglas18,498 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF517 NBY
MakeVespa
ModelDouglas
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 43,596 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,583 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 43,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,515 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,395 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 43,395 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 43,395 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,922 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 42,922 miles

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

Pass 8 May 2013 42,915 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa Douglas?

Based on 2,775 MOT tests across 452 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
207
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
452
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 34
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 26
Horn not working 25
Direction indicator not working 23
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F517 NBY is a 1988 Vespa Douglas in Cream with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Vespa Douglas models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 18,498 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 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F517 NBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa Douglas typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa Douglas is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F517 NBY?

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What year was F517 NBY registered?

F517 NBY is a 1988 Vespa Douglas, first registered on 15 October 1988.

Is F517 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F517 NBY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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