MOT Status
ValidMileage
31,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) T5?
Based on 3,561 MOT tests across 367 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D989 EVT safe to buy?
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