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J205 JOR

1991 Vespa (douglas) T5

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,466 mi
Last recorded40,466 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Vespa (douglas) T516,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 JOR
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 40,466 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 38,598 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated end can rivets slightly loose (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play both (2.2.2)

front brake lever does not have provision for a brake light switch

oil tank cap missing but not leaking.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 38,223 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake lever doesnt have provision for a brake light switch; oil tank cap missing but not leaking; front brake lever slightly slow to return

Pass 18 Jun 2015 38,223 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake lever doesnt have provision for a brake light switch; oil tank cap missing but not leaking; front brake lever slightly slow to return

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,254 miles

slight surface corrosion to rear shock mount

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,026 miles

slight corrosion to rear shock mount

Fail 22 Jul 2013 37,026 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

slight corrosion to rear shock mount

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,468 miles

front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,910 miles

Front wheel bearing will soon need adjustment as will the front brake cable

Pass 21 May 2010 33,104 miles

Beam pattern poor.

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Kick start sticking.

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear brake lever sticking slightly.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 31,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 28,332 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 28,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 25,386 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 25,333 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 24,430 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 24,430 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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J205 JOR is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5 in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J205 JOR, 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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J205 JOR is a 1991 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 16 December 1991.

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