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F61 GRB

1988 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,441 mi
Last recorded52,441 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Vespa (douglas) T517,026 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF61 GRB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,418 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 52,418 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 52,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,229 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 51,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2020 49,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,304 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 47,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 44,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,660 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,660 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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F61 GRB is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F61 GRB, 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 F61 GRB registered?

F61 GRB is a 1988 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 5 September 1988.

Is F61 GRB safe to buy?

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