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D495 WAO

1987 Vespa T5

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

15,491 mi
Last recorded15,491 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa T518,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD495 WAO
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 15,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,375 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 15,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,283 miles

front and rear wheels wrongly attached

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,788 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 14,122 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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D495 WAO is a 1987 Vespa T5 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D495 WAO, 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 D495 WAO registered?

D495 WAO is a 1987 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D495 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D495 WAO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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