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G628 JFL

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,825 mi
Last recorded22,825 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 JFL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 22,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 22,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 22,364 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 20,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,401 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,226 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,006 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 16,685 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,685 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,765 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 13,889 miles

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

clutch cable outer plastic cover showing signs of perish

Pass 10 May 2008 13,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,555 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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G628 JFL is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G628 JFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G628 JFL registered?

G628 JFL is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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