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D278 UUJ

1987 Vespa T5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,370 mi
Last recorded21,370 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa T518,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD278 UUJ
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 21,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 20,395 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 19,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 19,004 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 17,924 miles

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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D278 UUJ is a 1987 Vespa T5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 18,695 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D278 UUJ, 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 39 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D278 UUJ registered?

D278 UUJ is a 1987 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D278 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D278 UUJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D278 UUJ have outstanding finance?

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