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F271 CYA

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,543 mi
Last recorded28,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 CYA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 28,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,591 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

There is no front brake light switch fitted as standard on this machine.

Fail 4 Jul 2009 27,591 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

There is no front brake light switch fitted as standard on this machine.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,270 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,406 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 25,341 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,557 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 23,557 miles

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

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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F271 CYA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F271 CYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F271 CYA registered?

F271 CYA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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