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E616 GAB

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,038 mi
Last recorded19,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE616 GAB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,038 miles

Exhaust end can loose (rivets)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

seat don't catch down

Fail 19 Jul 2016 19,037 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust end can loose (rivets)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

seat don't catch down

Pass 23 Mar 2015 18,358 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,355 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 18,237 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 18,237 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,079 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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E616 GAB is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E616 GAB, 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 E616 GAB registered?

E616 GAB is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 21 October 1987.

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