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G31 UYJ

1990 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

14,223 mi
Last recorded14,223 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) T517,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 UYJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 14,223 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 14,198 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 14,198 miles

Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 14,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 14,066 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 14,066 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure No securing bolt (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,951 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 13,950 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 13,948 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 13,481 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 13,480 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 134,433 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 13,429 miles

Rear wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 11,569 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 11,569 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

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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G31 UYJ is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G31 UYJ, 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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G31 UYJ is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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