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H838 YUL

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,176 mi
Last recorded12,176 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 YUL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 12,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 11,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 10,501 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 10,501 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 7,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,553 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 5,456 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 1,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 1,119 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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H838 YUL is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 16,782 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 H838 YUL, 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 35 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 H838 YUL registered?

H838 YUL is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H838 YUL safe to buy?

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