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D249 CLO

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,739 mi
Last recorded27,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 CLO
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 27,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Frame number behind offside side panel very difficult to read

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 16 Jun 2026 27,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Frame number behind offside side panel very difficult to read

Front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 27,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 26,086 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 26,575 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 26,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 26,548 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 26,519 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,780 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,345 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 24,341 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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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D249 CLO is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,489 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 D249 CLO, 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 39 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 D249 CLO registered?

D249 CLO is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 21 March 1987.

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