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E479 ODE

1988 Vespa T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,067 mi
Last recorded36,067 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa T517,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE479 ODE
MakeVespa
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 36,067 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 35,653 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 34,871 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,439 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 34,157 miles

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

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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E479 ODE is a 1988 Vespa T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Vespa T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,046 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E479 ODE, 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 38 years old, this Vespa T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E479 ODE registered?

E479 ODE is a 1988 Vespa T5, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E479 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E479 ODE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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