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F998 CWX

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Brown Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

6,719 mi
Last recorded6,719 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF998 CWX
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 6,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 6,670 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 6,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 6,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 6,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 5,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 5,558 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 5,192 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 5,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 5,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012
Pass 16 Aug 2011 4,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 4,611 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,989 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 1,833 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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F998 CWX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Brown with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 F998 CWX, 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 F998 CWX registered?

F998 CWX is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 29 April 1989.

Is F998 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F998 CWX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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