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A307 MKE

1983 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,297 mi
Last recorded25,297 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA307 MKE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 25,297 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre has slight cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2024 25,297 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,296 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 24,672 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 24,672 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 23,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,828 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 22,382 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 22,382 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,769 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 21,767 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,857 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,298 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Oil mist around lower right of engine indicating slight oil leak,

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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A307 MKE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A307 MKE, 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 43 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 A307 MKE registered?

A307 MKE is a 1983 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 4 November 1983.

Is A307 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A307 MKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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