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D349 SDV

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,941 mi
Last recorded26,941 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD349 SDV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 26,941 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 26,941 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp dimmer than rear light (1.3.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 26,190 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,405 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 21,544 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2012 21,577 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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D349 SDV is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D349 SDV, 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 D349 SDV registered?

D349 SDV is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 30 April 1987.

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