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J220 MNL

1992 Vespa (douglas) T5

Maroon Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,002 mi
Last recorded24,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Vespa (douglas) T513,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ220 MNL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelT5
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 24,002 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 23,540 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 23,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,138 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 21,138 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 19,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2017 19,842 miles

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))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,709 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 18,697 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 17,713 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 17,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,703 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 17,700 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,340 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,086 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 16,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 4,592 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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J220 MNL is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5 in Maroon with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J220 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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What year was J220 MNL registered?

J220 MNL is a 1992 Vespa (douglas) T5, first registered on 17 July 1992.

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