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D979 WRG

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Beige Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,853 mi
Last recorded11,853 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD979 WRG
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 11,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 11,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 11,654 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,603 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 8,659 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,089 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 7,540 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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D979 WRG is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Beige with a 125cc 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 D979 WRG, 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 D979 WRG registered?

D979 WRG is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 17 February 1987.

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