MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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F271 CYA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 August 1988.
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