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AAZ 1581

2000 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

816 mi
Last recorded816 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Vespa (douglas) T521,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 1581
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 1 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 26,730 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,900 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 23,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 22,313 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 22,146 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 22,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,759 miles

Number plate starting to delaminate

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2009 20,431 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,820 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 13,350 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,187 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 13,181 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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AAZ 1581 is a 2000 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 21,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AAZ 1581, 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 26 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAZ 1581 registered?

AAZ 1581 is a 2000 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is AAZ 1581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAZ 1581 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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