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C811 FSU

1985 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,637 mi
Last recorded32,637 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Vespa (douglas) T527,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC811 FSU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 32,637 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 31,671 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 31,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 31,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,433 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 31,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 31,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 31,170 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 31,170 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 30,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 30,784 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 30,754 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 29,531 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 29,531 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,826 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 12,015 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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C811 FSU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 C811 FSU, 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 C811 FSU registered?

C811 FSU is a 1985 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 September 1985.

Is C811 FSU safe to buy?

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