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F954 PLR

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,352 mi
Last recorded53,352 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF954 PLR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 53,352 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied brake lever snapped (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 52,959 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 52,959 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,649 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 48,507 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,149 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 45,966 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 43,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,801 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,835 miles

slight play on front headstock bearing

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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F954 PLR is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F954 PLR, 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 F954 PLR registered?

F954 PLR is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 28 January 1989.

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