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E421 HRN

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

17,279 mi
Last recorded17,279 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 HRN
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 17,279 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 17,266 miles

Central Lower Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 17,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,085 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 17,078 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 16,963 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 16,788 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 16,767 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 16,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 16,340 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 16,330 miles

Oil leak

oil on rear tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2014 16,329 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

oil on rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2014 16,328 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

oil on rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,295 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 16,294 miles

Front Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,618 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 14,625 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 14,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 14,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,034 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 13,034 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,877 miles

front brake passed but low efforts

Pass 26 May 2006 10,865 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front brake application stiff

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
Full Vespa (douglas) T5 reliability report

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E421 HRN is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E421 HRN, 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 E421 HRN registered?

E421 HRN is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 3 December 1987.

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