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D54 VKL

1987 Vespa T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

19,551 mi
Last recorded19,551 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa T518,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 VKL
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 19,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 19,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 19,353 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 19,353 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2023 18,656 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 18,656 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2022 18,536 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 18,048 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 18,000 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 17,946 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 17,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 17,166 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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D54 VKL is a 1987 Vespa T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D54 VKL, 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.

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What year was D54 VKL registered?

D54 VKL is a 1987 Vespa T5, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D54 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D54 VKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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