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E878 HPU

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,018 mi
Last recorded17,018 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 HPU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2017 17,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 16,502 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 15,570 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,592 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 13,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,189 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

registration plate cracked

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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E878 HPU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E878 HPU, 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 E878 HPU registered?

E878 HPU is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E878 HPU safe to buy?

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