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B987 YTC

1985 Vespa T5

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,989 mi
Last recorded5,989 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa T513,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB987 YTC
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 5,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 5,209 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 4,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 4,165 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,086 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 4,086 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 3,955 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

number plate is small but clearly can read from 15 meters

Pass 8 Sep 2012 3,681 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 3,681 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 2,663 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 13,805 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

headlight masked at time of test to flatten beam image

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 11,052 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 11,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

How Reliable is the Vespa T5?

Based on 1,136 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
304
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 9
Direction indicators not working 8
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 7
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 6
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B987 YTC is a 1985 Vespa T5 in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 13,805 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 T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B987 YTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa T5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B987 YTC registered?

B987 YTC is a 1985 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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