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G940 AVW

1990 Vespa (douglas) T5

Orange Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,862 mi
Last recorded25,862 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) T517,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG940 AVW
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 25,862 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 25,799 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 25,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 25,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,772 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,731 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 24,731 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,882 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

cut in side wall of rear tyre but not down to cords

Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 22,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,625 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 22,589 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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G940 AVW is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Orange with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G940 AVW, 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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What year was G940 AVW registered?

G940 AVW is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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