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G21 DAB

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,749 mi
Last recorded25,749 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 DAB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 25,749 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 25,749 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,749 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 25,728 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,301 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 24,301 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 22,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 20,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,558 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bolt missing from bracket (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 18,558 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Bolt missing from bracket (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,558 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 18,216 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 18,216 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,922 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 16,922 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

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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G21 DAB 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 G21 DAB, 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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G21 DAB is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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