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B21 XWY

1985 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,982 mi
Last recorded65,982 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) T527,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 XWY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 65,982 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,578 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 65,403 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,196 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 64,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,450 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,200 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,578 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,901 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,901 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,664 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,261 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,824 miles

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

Rear brake pedal getting near to end of it's adjustment

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 37,758 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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B21 XWY is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,621 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 B21 XWY, 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 41 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 B21 XWY registered?

B21 XWY is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B21 XWY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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