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HBB 230W

1981 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,800 mi
Last recorded26,800 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBB 230W
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 26,800 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 26,800 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working when head light lit (4.2.3 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 26,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,675 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,643 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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HBB 230W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBB 230W, 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 45 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 HBB 230W registered?

HBB 230W is a 1981 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 15 July 1981.

Is HBB 230W safe to buy?

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