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E649 LYY

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,774 mi
Last recorded23,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 LYY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,774 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 23,768 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,685 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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E649 LYY is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 17,026 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 E649 LYY, 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 38 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 E649 LYY registered?

E649 LYY is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E649 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E649 LYY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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