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J163 MNL

1992 Vespa (douglas) T5

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,329 mi
Last recorded19,329 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Vespa (douglas) T513,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 MNL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 19,329 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around main engine bolt area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering slight movement between handle bars and forks (2.1.4 (e))

fuel cap rubber starting to perish but still sealing

Pass 18 Jul 2024 19,235 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 19,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 19,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 19,041 miles

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,900 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 18,900 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,773 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,773 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,773 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,772 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 18,772 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 18,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,772 miles

SURFACE CRACKS IN FRONT AND REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,681 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 18,681 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,711 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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J163 MNL is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 13,302 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 J163 MNL, 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 34 years old, this Vespa (douglas) T5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J163 MNL is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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