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G936 JFL

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,190 mi
Last recorded24,190 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG936 JFL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 24,190 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 24,190 miles

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 24,030 miles

Front tyre showing signs of perishing

Rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2024 24,000 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 24,447 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 23,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 23,592 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 23,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 22,574 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 21,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 21,926 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 21,926 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 20,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 17,970 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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G936 JFL is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G936 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.

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What year was G936 JFL registered?

G936 JFL is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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