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D558 BVC

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,742 mi
Last recorded13,742 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD558 BVC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 13,742 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 13,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 13,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 12,734 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 12,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 12,720 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 12,720 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 1,230 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,834 miles

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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D558 BVC is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D558 BVC, 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 D558 BVC registered?

D558 BVC is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D558 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D558 BVC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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