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C238 GJO

1986 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,075 mi
Last recorded12,075 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Vespa (douglas) T514,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC238 GJO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 12,075 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,036 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 16,036 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 16,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 9,173 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 9,173 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,171 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,095 miles

Front Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

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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C238 GJO is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 14,583 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 (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 C238 GJO, 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 40 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C238 GJO registered?

C238 GJO is a 1986 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C238 GJO safe to buy?

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