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G126 LWD

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Purple Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,837 mi
Last recorded10,837 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG126 LWD
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 10,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 10,170 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,767 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 4,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 4,747 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 4,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 3,736 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 3,316 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 3,313 miles

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 1,576 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 1,561 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 1,041 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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G126 LWD is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Purple with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G126 LWD, 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 G126 LWD registered?

G126 LWD is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 17 October 1989.

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