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D989 EVT

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Yellow Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

31,180 mi
Last recorded31,180 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD989 EVT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 31,180 miles

Front Tyre tread has small cracks in.

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 30,981 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 30,640 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess end frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

spare tyre worn

Pass 12 Jun 2021 30,513 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2021 30,513 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 29,927 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed on end (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 29,927 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements overprinting and size (0.1 (d))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed on end (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front wheel bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 28,257 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 28,257 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,881 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 27,881 miles

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 26,696 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 26,696 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 24,540 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 24,540 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,644 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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D989 EVT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Yellow with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D989 EVT, 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 D989 EVT registered?

D989 EVT is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 June 1987.

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