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F942 RDX

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,278 mi
Last recorded23,278 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 RDX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 23,278 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,172 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 23,172 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 22,886 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 22,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,100 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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F942 RDX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 F942 RDX, 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 F942 RDX registered?

F942 RDX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F942 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F942 RDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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