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F574 FAW

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,131 mi
Last recorded17,131 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF574 FAW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 17,131 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 17,131 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 16,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 16,706 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 16,586 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,440 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 16,440 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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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F574 FAW is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F574 FAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F574 FAW?

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What year was F574 FAW registered?

F574 FAW is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 25 May 1989.

Is F574 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F574 FAW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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