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H253 KAJ

1990 Vespa (douglas) T5

Green Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

19,627 mi
Last recorded19,627 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) T517,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 KAJ
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 19,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 19,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 19,313 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 19,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 19,263 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 19,263 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 19,216 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 19,216 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 19,216 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 19,216 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 18,858 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 18,858 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,498 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 18,438 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 18,438 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 18,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 18,363 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 18,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2009 18,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 17,293 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2008 17,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,448 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 14,368 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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H253 KAJ is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Green with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H253 KAJ, 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 H253 KAJ registered?

H253 KAJ is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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