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G37 CLV

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,474 mi
Last recorded17,474 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG37 CLV
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 17,474 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 17,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 17,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 17,423 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 17,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 17,017 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 17,017 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 16,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 15,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,013 miles

Centre Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 11,633 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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G37 CLV is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G37 CLV, 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 G37 CLV registered?

G37 CLV is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 7 December 1989.

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