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H475 CHA

1990 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,338 mi
Last recorded14,338 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) T517,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH475 CHA
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 14,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 14,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 13,659 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 13,552 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 13,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 13,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 12,993 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 12,644 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 12,644 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 12,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 11,641 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake component has an inadequate repair (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2014 11,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 11,399 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 11,399 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,983 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 10,953 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,980 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 10,977 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2006 10,463 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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H475 CHA is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H475 CHA, 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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H475 CHA is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 18 September 1990.

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