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G982 DAB

1989 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,525 mi
Last recorded61,525 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Vespa (douglas) T515,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG982 DAB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,525 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 61,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 61,461 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,405 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,190 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 61,190 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,079 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,018 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,924 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 60,607 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 60,607 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,457 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,934 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,277 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 57,701 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,701 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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G982 DAB 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 77.8%.

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 G982 DAB, 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 G982 DAB registered?

G982 DAB is a 1989 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 7 September 1989.

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