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F510 GTV

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,420 mi
Last recorded19,420 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF510 GTV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 19,420 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 19,420 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,274 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 19,274 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 19,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,935 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 18,740 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play SLIGHT NOISY STRIP CHECK FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 18,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 18,152 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 18,152 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 17,614 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,793 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect STRONG ADVISE STRIP CHECK SHOCKER (2.3.6c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough STRONG ADVISE STRIP CHECK NOW (2.3.5b)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion STRONG ADVISE STRIP CHECK SHOCKER DAMPING POOR (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,296 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 15,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 14,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 14,188 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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F510 GTV is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F510 GTV, 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 F510 GTV registered?

F510 GTV is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is F510 GTV safe to buy?

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