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B955 GWJ

2004 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,211 mi
Last recorded37,211 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Vespa (douglas) T519,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB955 GWJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 37,211 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 37,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 36,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 35,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 34,946 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 34,485 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 33,209 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 33,209 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 31,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 25,677 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 25,677 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 24,601 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,491 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,968 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 23,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 19,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 18,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,427 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,427 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 May 2007 15,945 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 14,015 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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B955 GWJ is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 19,476 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 B955 GWJ, 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 22 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B955 GWJ is a 2004 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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