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F518 LTT

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,221 mi
Last recorded18,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 LTT
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 18,221 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 17,536 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,411 miles

Oil leak

oil on rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2013 17,352 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 17,335 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2012 16,388 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 13,934 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 13,874 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 10,958 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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F518 LTT is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 15,256 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 F518 LTT, 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 37 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 F518 LTT registered?

F518 LTT is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F518 LTT safe to buy?

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