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G963 OGE

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,433 mi
Last recorded24,433 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG963 OGE
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 24,433 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 24,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 24,427 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 24,427 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 24,412 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 24,406 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Both sides. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 24,264 miles

Clutch not disengaging fully; machine sets off when gear engaged.

Pass 17 Jul 2020 13,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 13,011 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 12,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 12,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 12,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 11,389 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 11,352 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012 11,352 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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G963 OGE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G963 OGE, 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 G963 OGE registered?

G963 OGE is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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