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D617 BDD

1986 Vespa T5

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,121 mi
Last recorded27,121 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Vespa T516,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 BDD
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 27,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 26,772 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 26,772 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 26,728 miles

headlamp mask fitted

steering movement slightly notchy

Fail 23 Jul 2018 26,723 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

headlamp mask fitted

steering movement slightly notchy

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,751 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D617 BDD is a 1986 Vespa T5 in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 16,174 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 T5 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D617 BDD, 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 40 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D617 BDD registered?

D617 BDD is a 1986 Vespa T5, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D617 BDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D617 BDD 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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