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E821 WJA

1987 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,393 mi
Last recorded27,393 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Vespa (douglas) T516,489 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE821 WJA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,690 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

speedo not working

Fail 14 Feb 2006 6,690 miles

Centre Front Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Upper Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

chassis no geting corroded

front cabels isecure on fork mounting

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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E821 WJA is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E821 WJA, 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 E821 WJA registered?

E821 WJA is a 1987 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 2 December 1987.

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