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H496 PAB

1990 Vespa (douglas) T5

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,245 mi
Last recorded2,245 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Vespa (douglas) T517,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH496 PAB
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 2,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 11,757 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 11,757 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 11,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 11,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 11,737 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 11,737 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 11,737 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 11,725 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 11,219 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 10,654 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

sharp bolt sticking out of side front mudguard

Fail 25 Aug 2017 10,654 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Oil leak ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

sharp bolt sticking out of side front mudguard

Fail 26 Jul 2017 10,654 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

number plate digits slightly smaller than standard

Pass 29 Jul 2016 9,239 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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H496 PAB is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H496 PAB, 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 H496 PAB registered?

H496 PAB is a 1990 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 19 October 1990.

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