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H285 MSC

1990 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,468 mi
Last recorded13,468 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) T517,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH285 MSC
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2026 13,468 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 13,365 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 13,164 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 13,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 12,831 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,688 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 12,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 11,952 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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H285 MSC is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H285 MSC, 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 H285 MSC registered?

H285 MSC is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H285 MSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H285 MSC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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