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F577 GNA

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,087 mi
Last recorded12,087 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF577 GNA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 12,087 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 12,087 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2023 12,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 12,087 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy went front wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 9,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 9,350 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 8,233 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 7,731 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 7,731 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Aug 2011 7,727 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 17,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 1,623 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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F577 GNA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F577 GNA, 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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What year was F577 GNA registered?

F577 GNA is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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