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G145 VOW

1990 Vespa (douglas) T5

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

23,906 mi
Last recorded23,906 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) T517,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 VOW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,906 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 23,906 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,181 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,462 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 22,462 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 14 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 14 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 6 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,353 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 14,353 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,917 miles

Advise re route front brake cable

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 270,334 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 27,034 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 26,179 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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
Full Vespa (douglas) T5 reliability report

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G145 VOW is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 17,878 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 G145 VOW, 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 36 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G145 VOW is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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