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C885 GVU

2001 Vespa T5

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,277 mi
Last recorded60,277 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 GVU
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 60,277 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 60,185 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 59,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 58,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 57,836 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 56,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,367 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 54,319 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,218 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 4,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012
Pass 13 May 2009 36,320 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,838 miles

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

Non standard exhaust fitted.

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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C885 GVU is a 2001 Vespa T5 in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C885 GVU, 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 25 years old, this Vespa T5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C885 GVU registered?

C885 GVU is a 2001 Vespa T5, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is C885 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C885 GVU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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