MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,225 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
front brake very poor
rear damping poor
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front brake very poor
rear damping poor
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?
Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F987 KAR is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Gold with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F987 KAR, 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 F987 KAR registered?
F987 KAR is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 10 August 1988.
Is F987 KAR safe to buy?
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