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F958 XRU

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

19,358 mi
Last recorded19,358 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF958 XRU
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 19,358 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 19,328 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 19,328 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 19,848 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 19,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 18,283 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 18,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 17,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,100 miles

slight movement in engine mount

Fail 8 Apr 2015 17,065 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,065 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 17,744 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 17,744 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 14,382 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

offside front indicator had a loose connection when presented, worked all through test

Pass 8 Feb 2011 13,849 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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F958 XRU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F958 XRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F958 XRU registered?

F958 XRU is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F958 XRU safe to buy?

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