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F811 YFX

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Grey Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

22,581 mi
Last recorded22,581 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF811 YFX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,581 miles

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 22,552 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 22,393 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 22,261 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 22,261 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 22,021 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 22,021 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,908 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 21,896 miles

Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,433 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 21,060 miles

oil leak on to rear wheel

Pass 18 Aug 2017 20,729 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 20,729 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 20,358 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members Fork pivot bearings (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,089 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 May 2013 19,487 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear back rest loose on one fixing

Pass 15 May 2013 19,487 miles

rear back rest loose on one fixing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 19,470 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 18,611 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

oil leaking on to rear wheel

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2011 18,596 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

rear seat serport loose

Pass 9 Apr 2010 18,106 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 18,106 miles

Front Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

clutch cable adjuster loose

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,485 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,862 miles

front tyre cracking on side wall

oil on brake back plate

Fail 22 Feb 2008

Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

front tyre cracking on side wall

oil on brake back plate

Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,329 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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F811 YFX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Grey with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F811 YFX, 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 F811 YFX registered?

F811 YFX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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